Polyester filament fabric imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.1 million of polyester filament fabric in 2024 (175 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 147 countries. That is 132% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $924K | 73 t |
| 2022 | $890K | 104 t |
| 2021 | $516K | 55 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 90 t |
| 2019 | $926K | 76 t |
| 2018 | $761K | 57 t |
| 2017 | $688K | 49 t |
Where Kuwait imports polyester filament fabric from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.1M | 100% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.24 per kg, 141% above the world average of $5.08. 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 filament fabric imports (HS 5407.91): 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 5407.91: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, bleached or unbleached, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament fabric imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported polyester filament fabric worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 147 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 132% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament fabric to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (0%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.24 per kg in 2024, 141% above the world average of $5.08 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 filament fabric to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $688 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $995 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament fabric?
The HS code for polyester filament fabric is subheading 5407.91. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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