Silk scarves and shawls imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.7 million of silk scarves and shawls in 2024 (62 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.9 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 | $2.7M | 62 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 95 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 13 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 40 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 17 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 38 t |
Where Kuwait imports silk scarves and shawls from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.4M | 52% |
| France | $479K | 18% |
| China | $311K | 12% |
| India | $196K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $42K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $30K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.84 per kg, 75% below the world average of $177.39, 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.
Silk scarves and shawls exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $319 thousand of silk scarves and shawls in 2024 (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (44%), United Arab Emirates (42%), Spain (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+712% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $139K | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $135K | 42% |
| Spain | $33K | 10% |
| United States | $5K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait silk scarves and shawls imports (HS 6214.10): 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 6214.10: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of silk scarves and shawls imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported silk scarves and shawls worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply silk scarves and shawls to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by France (18%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average import price of silk scarves and shawls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.84 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $177.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of silk scarves and shawls to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export silk scarves and shawls?
Yes. Kuwait exported $319 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Spain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for silk scarves and shawls?
The HS code for silk scarves and shawls is subheading 6214.10. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6214 page.
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