Prefabricated wooden building exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Kuwait exported $2.2 million of prefabricated wooden building in 2024 (972 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 972 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $21.7M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 727 t |
Where Kuwait exports prefabricated wooden building to
Most of it went to Jordan (48%), France (26%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $1.0M | 48% |
| France | $575K | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $223K | 10% |
| Qatar | $217K | 10% |
| Yemen | $102K | 4.7% |
| Oman | $10K | 0.5% |
| Iraq | $3K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prefabricated wooden building imports to Kuwait
Imports of prefabricated wooden building by Kuwait reached $1.4 million in 2024 (403 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (29%), Vietnam (18%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $407K | 29% |
| Vietnam | $248K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $205K | 15% |
| Bahrain | $167K | 12% |
| Spain | $118K | 8.4% |
| China | $109K | 7.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $76K | 5.4% |
| United States | $26K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $9K | 0.7% |
| Iran | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait prefabricated wooden building exports (HS 9406.10): 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 9406.10: Buildings: prefabricated, of wood.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated wooden building exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported prefabricated wooden building worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 972 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 121 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy prefabricated wooden building from Kuwait?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by France (26%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average export price of prefabricated wooden building per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prefabricated wooden building from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2021 at $25.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Kuwait also import prefabricated wooden building?
Yes. Kuwait imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net exporter of this product, by about $778 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated wooden building?
The HS code for prefabricated wooden building is subheading 9406.10. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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