Plastic tableware imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported plastic tableware worth $61.0 million (18.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $78.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61.0M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $68.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $70.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $78.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $59.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $71.3M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $55.8M | 15.4K t |
| 2017 | $48.6M | 13.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports plastic tableware from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Saudi Arabia (17%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.4M | 43% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.5M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.2M | 15% |
| United States | $2.6M | 4.3% |
| India | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $876K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $632K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 27% below the world average of $4.52, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic tableware exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $10.9 million of plastic tableware in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (46%), United Arab Emirates (24%), Iraq (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.1M | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 24% |
| Iraq | $1.6M | 15% |
| Qatar | $1.0M | 9.2% |
| Bahrain | $304K | 2.8% |
| Lebanon | $88K | 0.8% |
| Jordan | $62K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $49K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $30K | 0.3% |
| United States | $25K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait plastic tableware imports (HS 3924.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3924.10: Plastics: tableware and kitchenware.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic tableware imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plastic tableware worth $61.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic tableware to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($26.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $4.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic tableware to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.6 million in 2017 to $61.0 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $78.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export plastic tableware?
Yes. Kuwait exported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $50.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware?
The HS code for plastic tableware is subheading 3924.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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