Vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork worth $3.8 million (299 tonnes). That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $3.8M | 299 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 292 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 326 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 248 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 274 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 196 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 185 t |
Where Kuwait imports vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 76% |
| Vietnam | $244K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $163K | 4.3% |
| Madagascar | $101K | 2.6% |
| Bangladesh | $66K | 1.7% |
| France | $64K | 1.7% |
| India | $42K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $40K | 1% |
| Tunisia | $39K | 1% |
| Egypt | $33K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.85 per kg, 71% above the world average of $7.52. 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 vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork imports (HS 4602.19): 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 4602.19: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles: of vegetable materials (not bamboo or rattan), made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601: articles of loofah.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 299 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Vietnam (6%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.85 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $7.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork?
The HS code for vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork is subheading 4602.19. It sits in HS chapter 46 (manufactures of straw, esparto or other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4602 page.
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