Polyethylene bags imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported polyethylene bags worth $18.2 million (7.6 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. 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 | $18.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 4.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports polyethylene bags from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.4M | 52% |
| China | $3.4M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 13% |
| Thailand | $869K | 4.8% |
| Bahrain | $836K | 4.6% |
| India | $240K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $202K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $199K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $153K | 0.8% |
| United States | $106K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, close to the world average of $2.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene bags exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $2.0 million of polyethylene bags in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $1.6M | 82% |
| Czech Republic | $121K | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $118K | 6% |
| India | $52K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $42K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $16K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $8K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait polyethylene bags imports (HS 3923.21): 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 3923.21: Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene bags imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported polyethylene bags worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene bags to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by China (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene bags to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export polyethylene bags?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the Czech Republic and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene bags?
The HS code for polyethylene bags is subheading 3923.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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