Plasticized PVC compounds imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plasticized pvc compounds by Kuwait reached $4.7 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.1 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 | $4.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 3.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports plasticized pvc compounds from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 56% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 34% |
| India | $311K | 6.6% |
| China | $168K | 3.5% |
| Qatar | $34K | 0.7% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, close to the world average of $1.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait plasticized pvc compounds imports (HS 3904.22): 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 3904.22: Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substances.
Common questions
What is the value of plasticized pvc compounds imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plasticized pvc compounds worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasticized pvc compounds to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (34%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasticized pvc compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plasticized pvc compounds to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasticized pvc compounds?
The HS code for plasticized pvc compounds is subheading 3904.22. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3904 page.
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