Saturated polyester resins imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saturated polyester resins by Kuwait reached $4.5 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.8 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 | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 3.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports saturated polyester resins from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (48%), China (30%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 48% |
| China | $1.3M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $552K | 12% |
| South Korea | $241K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $86K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $81K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $19K | 0.4% |
| United States | $11K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $10K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 48% below the world average of $3.04, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 3907.99: Polyesters: n.e.c. in heading no. 3907, saturated, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated polyester resins imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported saturated polyester resins worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated polyester resins to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (30%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 918% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated polyester resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $3.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated polyester resins to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated polyester resins?
The HS code for saturated polyester resins is subheading 3907.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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