Propylene glycol imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported propylene glycol worth $3.6 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 77% on 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 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 912 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports propylene glycol from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 55% |
| Thailand | $942K | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $336K | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $188K | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $119K | 3.3% |
| India | $9K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.34.
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 propylene glycol imports (HS 2905.32): 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 2905.32: Alcohols: acyclic, diols: propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol).
Common questions
What is the value of propylene glycol imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported propylene glycol worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply propylene glycol to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Thailand (26%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of propylene glycol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of propylene glycol to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2019 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for propylene glycol?
The HS code for propylene glycol is subheading 2905.32. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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