Rubber hose (unreinforced) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber hose (unreinforced) by Kuwait reached $3.8 million in 2024 (275 tonnes). That is 79% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.0 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 | $3.8M | 275 t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 437 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 466 t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 499 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 443 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 384 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 171 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 147 t |
Where Kuwait imports rubber hose (unreinforced) from
Most of the value came from Bahrain (21%), China (13%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+597% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $798K | 21% |
| China | $506K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $418K | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $316K | 8.4% |
| Canada | $265K | 7% |
| Austria | $179K | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $168K | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $146K | 3.9% |
| Japan | $127K | 3.4% |
| Cambodia | $125K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.66 per kg, 45% above the world average of $9.42. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait rubber hose (unreinforced) imports (HS 4009.11): 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 4009.11: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose (unreinforced) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported rubber hose (unreinforced) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 275 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose (unreinforced) to Kuwait?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($798 thousand), followed by China (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose (unreinforced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.66 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $9.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber hose (unreinforced) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2021 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose (unreinforced)?
The HS code for rubber hose (unreinforced) is subheading 4009.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Kuwait, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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