Printed pictures and photographs imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed pictures and photographs by Kuwait reached $2.8 million in 2024 (104 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.8M | 104 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 99 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 113 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 108 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 55 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 101 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 84 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 71 t |
Where Kuwait imports printed pictures and photographs from
Switzerland alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 54% |
| China | $803K | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $116K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $78K | 2.8% |
| France | $58K | 2.1% |
| Lebanon | $47K | 1.7% |
| United States | $33K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $28K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $18K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.56 per kg, 132% above the world average of $11.44. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait printed pictures and photographs imports (HS 4911.91): 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 4911.91: Printed matter: pictures, designs and photographs, n.e.c. in item no. 4911.10.
Common questions
What is the value of printed pictures and photographs imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported printed pictures and photographs worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed pictures and photographs to Kuwait?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (29%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed pictures and photographs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.56 per kg in 2024, 132% above the world average of $11.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed pictures and photographs to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2021 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed pictures and photographs?
The HS code for printed pictures and photographs is subheading 4911.91. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4911 page.
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