Trade catalogues and advertising materials imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trade catalogues and advertising materials by Kuwait reached $5.2 million in 2024 (180 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.2M | 180 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 337 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 627 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 216 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 225 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 345 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 365 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 605 t |
Where Kuwait imports trade catalogues and advertising materials from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (37%), France (27%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+602% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 37% |
| France | $1.4M | 27% |
| China | $408K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $276K | 5.3% |
| United States | $266K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $182K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $106K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $93K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $91K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $39K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.05 per kg, 655% above the world average of $3.85. 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 trade catalogues and advertising materials imports (HS 4911.10): 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 4911.10: Printed matter: trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of trade catalogues and advertising materials imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported trade catalogues and advertising materials worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 180 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply trade catalogues and advertising materials to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (27%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 602% on the year.
What is the average import price of trade catalogues and advertising materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.05 per kg in 2024, 655% above the world average of $3.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of trade catalogues and advertising materials to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for trade catalogues and advertising materials?
The HS code for trade catalogues and advertising materials is subheading 4911.10. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4911 page.
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