Polymethyl methacrylate imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported polymethyl methacrylate worth $4.1 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $4.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 911 t |
| 2021 | $273K | 58 t |
| 2020 | $252K | 76 t |
| 2019 | $418K | 145 t |
| 2018 | $238K | 27 t |
| 2017 | $759K | 190 t |
Where Kuwait imports polymethyl methacrylate from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.9M | 96% |
| China | $98K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $15K | 0.4% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 60% below the world average of $2.68, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait polymethyl methacrylate imports (HS 3906.10): 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 3906.10: Acrylic polymers: poly(methyl methacrylate), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polymethyl methacrylate imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported polymethyl methacrylate worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethyl methacrylate to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (2%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethyl methacrylate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $2.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polymethyl methacrylate to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $759 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 438%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethyl methacrylate?
The HS code for polymethyl methacrylate is subheading 3906.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3906 page.
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