Textured polyester fabric (natural) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported textured polyester fabric (natural) worth $2.1 million (275 tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | 275 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 811 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $603K | 94 t |
| 2020 | $163K | 46 t |
| 2019 | $460K | 68 t |
| 2018 | $577K | 65 t |
| 2017 | $386K | 68 t |
Where Kuwait imports textured polyester fabric (natural) from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.62 per kg, 82% above the world average of $4.19. 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 textured polyester fabric (natural) imports (HS 5407.51): 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 5407.51: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester fabric (natural) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported textured polyester fabric (natural) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 275 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester fabric (natural) to Kuwait?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (15%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.62 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $4.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textured polyester fabric (natural) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $386 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 442%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural)?
The HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural) is subheading 5407.51. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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