Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $17.7 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 138% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $17.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 841 t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 832 t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+642% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $11.9M | 67% |
| China | $1.9M | 11% |
| United States | $1.7M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $565K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $368K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $230K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $136K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $117K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $110K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $102K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.10 per kg, 45% above the world average of $6.29. 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 self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports (HS 3919.10): 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 3919.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 138% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by China (11%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.10 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $6.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) is subheading 3919.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 page.
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