Rubber clothing imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber clothing by Kuwait reached $5.5 million in 2024 (390 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 463% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $5.5M | 390 t |
| 2023 | $979K | 268 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 71 t |
| 2021 | $803K | 98 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 182 t |
| 2019 | $768K | 138 t |
| 2018 | $532K | 64 t |
| 2017 | $645K | 88 t |
Where Kuwait imports rubber clothing from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), India (24%), United Kingdom (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 31% |
| India | $1.3M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $529K | 9.6% |
| Malaysia | $521K | 9.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $118K | 2.1% |
| United States | $39K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $31K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.14 per kg, close to the world average of $12.45.
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 rubber clothing imports (HS 4015.90): 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 4015.90: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles of apparel and clothing accessories (other than gloves, mittens and mitts).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber clothing imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported rubber clothing worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 390 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 463% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber clothing to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (24%) and the United Kingdom (19%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.14 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $12.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber clothing to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $644 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 756%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber clothing?
The HS code for rubber clothing is subheading 4015.90. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4015 page.
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