Unbleached light plain cotton fabric imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported unbleached light plain cotton fabric worth $2.1 million (204 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 96% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | 204 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 113 t |
| 2022 | $641K | 66 t |
| 2021 | $924K | 304 t |
| 2020 | $689K | 64 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 118 t |
| 2018 | $676K | 60 t |
| 2017 | $682K | 84 t |
Where Kuwait imports unbleached light plain cotton fabric from
India alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 98% |
| China | $30K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.31 per kg, 39% above the world average of $7.40. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait unbleached light plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.11): 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 5208.11: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached light plain cotton fabric imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported unbleached light plain cotton fabric worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached light plain cotton fabric to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (1%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.31 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $7.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached light plain cotton fabric to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $682 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $993 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.11. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
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