Wafer board imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wafer board by Kuwait reached $8.7 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 185 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 67% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% 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 | $8.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $796K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $414K | 401 t |
| 2018 | $423K | 512 t |
| 2017 | $232K | 138 t |
Where Kuwait imports wafer board from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.5M | 63% |
| Finland | $1.7M | 19% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 13% |
| China | $175K | 2% |
| Romania | $74K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.5% |
| Estonia | $37K | 0.4% |
| Russia | $36K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $17K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.57. 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 wafer board imports (HS 4410.19): 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 4410.19: Wafer board and similar board of wood n.e.c. in item no. 4410.1, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of wafer board imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported wafer board worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply wafer board to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Finland (19%) and Sweden (13%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of wafer board per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wafer board to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $232 thousand in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wafer board?
The HS code for wafer board is subheading 4410.19. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4410 page.
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