Polyester staple fiber imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.6 million of polyester staple fiber in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 732 t |
Where Kuwait imports polyester staple fiber from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (37%), Saudi Arabia (23%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+477% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $939K | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $586K | 23% |
| China | $420K | 16% |
| South Korea | $286K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $124K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $68K | 2.7% |
| India | $44K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $30K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $25K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.19. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait polyester staple fiber imports (HS 5503.20): 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 5503.20: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fiber imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported polyester staple fiber worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fiber to Kuwait?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($939 thousand), followed by Saudi Arabia (23%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 477% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.19 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 staple fiber to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fiber?
The HS code for polyester staple fiber is subheading 5503.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
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