Polyurethane foam sheet imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyurethane foam sheet by Kuwait reached $6.0 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.6 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 | $6.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 589 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 798 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 536 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 731 t |
Where Kuwait imports polyurethane foam sheet from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.1M | 68% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 19% |
| United States | $333K | 5.6% |
| China | $102K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $53K | 0.9% |
| Oman | $48K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $46K | 0.8% |
| India | $40K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $24K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, 33% below the world average of $5.11, 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.
Polyurethane foam sheet exports from Kuwait
Exports of polyurethane foam sheet by Kuwait reached $3.3 million in 2024 (589 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 99% |
| Ethiopia | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait polyurethane foam sheet imports (HS 3921.13): 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 3921.13: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane foam sheet imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported polyurethane foam sheet worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane foam sheet to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (19%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane foam sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $5.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane foam sheet to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export polyurethane foam sheet?
Yes. Kuwait exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane foam sheet?
The HS code for polyurethane foam sheet is subheading 3921.13. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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