Small leather goods imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported small leather goods worth $10.8 million (86 tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.1 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 | $10.8M | 86 t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 200 t |
| 2022 | $22.1M | 85 t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 96 t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 42 t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 50 t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 58 t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 78 t |
Where Kuwait imports small leather goods from
The largest suppliers were Italy (35%), China (16%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.8M | 35% |
| China | $1.7M | 16% |
| France | $1.5M | 14% |
| Spain | $596K | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $523K | 4.8% |
| India | $486K | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $328K | 3% |
| Cambodia | $320K | 3% |
| Philippines | $288K | 2.7% |
| Romania | $248K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $126.68 per kg, close to the world average of $110.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small leather goods exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $960 thousand of small leather goods in 2024 (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+545% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $494K | 51% |
| United Arab Emirates | $371K | 39% |
| Germany | $40K | 4.2% |
| Bahrain | $16K | 1.7% |
| Iraq | $12K | 1.3% |
| Qatar | $12K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait small leather goods imports (HS 4202.31): 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 4202.31: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of small leather goods imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported small leather goods worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply small leather goods to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (16%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of small leather goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $126.68 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $110.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of small leather goods to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $22.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export small leather goods?
Yes. Kuwait exported $960 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for small leather goods?
The HS code for small leather goods is subheading 4202.31. 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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