Retail adhesive imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of retail adhesive by Kuwait reached $6.6 million in 2024 (851 tonnes). Value rose 31% 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 | $6.6M | 851 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 353 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 632 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 761 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports retail adhesive from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United States (17%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 38% |
| United States | $1.1M | 17% |
| Turkey | $599K | 9.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $493K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $339K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $328K | 5% |
| India | $237K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $232K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $214K | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $109K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.74 per kg, close to the world average of $6.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported retail adhesive worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 851 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.74 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $6.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail adhesive to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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