Sawn pine boards imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported sawn pine boards worth $7.0 million (16.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.4 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 | $7.0M | 16.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 35.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports sawn pine boards from
Most of the value came from Chile (23%), Brazil (23%), New Zealand (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $1.6M | 23% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 23% |
| New Zealand | $1.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $660K | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $358K | 5.1% |
| Finland | $353K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $348K | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $265K | 3.8% |
| Ukraine | $258K | 3.7% |
| Latvia | $169K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn pine boards exports from Kuwait
Exports of sawn pine boards by Kuwait reached $291 thousand in 2024 (295 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 61% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $178K | 61% |
| Egypt | $78K | 27% |
| Iraq | $24K | 8.4% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $3K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait sawn pine boards imports (HS 4407.11): 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 4407.11: Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn pine boards imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported sawn pine boards worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn pine boards to Kuwait?
Chile was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Brazil (23%) and New Zealand (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn pine boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn pine boards to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export sawn pine boards?
Yes. Kuwait exported $291 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn pine boards?
The HS code for sawn pine boards is subheading 4407.11. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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