Quaternary ammonium compounds imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of quaternary ammonium compounds by Kuwait reached $4.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 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 | $4.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 567 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 696 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 522 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 430 t |
Where Kuwait imports quaternary ammonium compounds from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+542% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 58% |
| India | $621K | 14% |
| China | $253K | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $247K | 5.5% |
| United States | $177K | 3.9% |
| Finland | $127K | 2.8% |
| France | $88K | 2% |
| Jordan | $86K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $83K | 1.8% |
| Russia | $62K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, close to the world average of $2.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait quaternary ammonium compounds imports (HS 2923.90): 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 2923.90: Quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides: whether or not chemically defined n.e.c. in heading no. 2923.
Common questions
What is the value of quaternary ammonium compounds imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported quaternary ammonium compounds worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply quaternary ammonium compounds to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (14%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average import price of quaternary ammonium compounds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of quaternary ammonium compounds to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for quaternary ammonium compounds?
The HS code for quaternary ammonium compounds is subheading 2923.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
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