Polyester and viscose rayon blend imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported polyester and viscose rayon blend worth $11.6 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.5 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 | $11.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 601 t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 2.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports polyester and viscose rayon blend from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.5M | 56% |
| China | $3.9M | 34% |
| Thailand | $821K | 7.1% |
| Japan | $251K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $27K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $20K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.11 per kg, 22% below the world average of $7.85, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait polyester and viscose rayon blend imports (HS 5515.11): 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 5515.11: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and viscose rayon blend imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported polyester and viscose rayon blend worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and viscose rayon blend to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by China (34%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and viscose rayon blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.11 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $7.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester and viscose rayon blend to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and viscose rayon blend?
The HS code for polyester and viscose rayon blend is subheading 5515.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
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