Small goods (plastic or textile) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of small goods (plastic or textile) by Kuwait reached $7.8 million in 2024 (101 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.1 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 | $7.8M | 101 t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 224 t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 248 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 102 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 80 t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 266 t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 136 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 130 t |
Where Kuwait imports small goods (plastic or textile) from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), France (16%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 30% |
| France | $1.3M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $861K | 11% |
| Italy | $563K | 7.2% |
| Vietnam | $516K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $480K | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $371K | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $167K | 2.1% |
| India | $163K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $152K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $77.56 per kg, 340% above the world average of $17.63. 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 small goods (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.32): 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 4202.32: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of small goods (plastic or textile) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported small goods (plastic or textile) worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply small goods (plastic or textile) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of small goods (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $77.56 per kg in 2024, 340% above the world average of $17.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small goods (plastic or textile) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for small goods (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for small goods (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.32. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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