Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $30.6 million of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $30.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $35.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $21.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.3M | 3.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) from
Most of the value came from China (34%), United Arab Emirates (25%), South Korea (16%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.6M | 25% |
| South Korea | $5.0M | 16% |
| United States | $2.8M | 9.2% |
| Singapore | $952K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $606K | 2% |
| Turkey | $575K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $434K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $277K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $271K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.85 per kg, 28% above the world average of $6.93. 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.
Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $209 thousand of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) in 2024 (129 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (40%), Oman (18%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $84K | 40% |
| Oman | $37K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 13% |
| Egypt | $10K | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 4.2% |
| India | $8K | 3.9% |
| Pakistan | $8K | 3.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $8K | 3.6% |
| China | $4K | 2% |
| Iraq | $4K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imports (HS 3919.90): 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 3919.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) worth $30.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (25%) and South Korea (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.85 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $6.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.3 million in 2017 to $30.6 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $35.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $30.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) is subheading 3919.90. 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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