Tropical plywood imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported tropical plywood worth $3.1 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.3 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 | $3.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 4.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports tropical plywood from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 80% |
| China | $265K | 8.6% |
| India | $203K | 6.6% |
| Russia | $33K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $18K | 0.6% |
| United States | $15K | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $9K | 0.3% |
| Serbia | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait tropical plywood imports (HS 4412.31): 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 4412.31: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical plywood imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported tropical plywood worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply tropical plywood to Kuwait?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (9%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of tropical plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tropical plywood to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical plywood?
The HS code for tropical plywood is subheading 4412.31. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
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