Polyester and man-made filament blend imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $25.4 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $25.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports polyester and man-made filament blend from
Japan alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $20.7M | 81% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 8.4% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $705K | 2.8% |
| India | $437K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $257K | 1% |
| Turkey | $102K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.53 per kg, 94% above the world average of $6.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 polyester and man-made filament blend imports (HS 5515.12): 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 5515.12: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and man-made filament blend imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 153 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and man-made filament blend to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Indonesia (8%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and man-made filament blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.53 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $6.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester and man-made filament blend to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend?
The HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend is subheading 5515.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Kuwait, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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