Technical textile (other articles) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.1 million of technical textile (other articles) in 2024 (89 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.0 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 | $2.1M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 196 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 325 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 159 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 361 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 302 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 226 t |
Where Kuwait imports technical textile (other articles) from
The largest suppliers were United States (31%), Germany (13%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $655K | 31% |
| Germany | $279K | 13% |
| China | $265K | 13% |
| Japan | $186K | 8.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $140K | 6.6% |
| Austria | $104K | 4.9% |
| India | $94K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $48K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $45K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.78 per kg, 108% above the world average of $11.43. 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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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 5911.90: Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile (other articles) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported technical textile (other articles) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile (other articles) to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($654 thousand), followed by Germany (13%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 911% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile (other articles) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.78 per kg in 2024, 108% above the world average of $11.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical textile (other articles) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2019 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile (other articles)?
The HS code for technical textile (other articles) is subheading 5911.90. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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