Wood chips (non-coniferous) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported wood chips (non-coniferous) worth $2.8 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 2647% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% 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 | $2.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $103K | 267 t |
| 2022 | $269K | 838 t |
| 2021 | $264K | 472 t |
| 2020 | $41K | 78 t |
| 2019 | $50K | 110 t |
| 2018 | $37K | 79 t |
| 2017 | $114K | 90 t |
Where Kuwait imports wood chips (non-coniferous) from
Indonesia alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.7M | 96% |
| Vietnam | $79K | 2.8% |
| United States | $15K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, 721% above the world average of $0.14. 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 wood chips (non-coniferous) imports (HS 4401.22): 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 4401.22: Wood: for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood chips (non-coniferous) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported wood chips (non-coniferous) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply wood chips (non-coniferous) to Kuwait?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Vietnam (3%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood chips (non-coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 721% above the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood chips (non-coniferous) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $114 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $462 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for wood chips (non-coniferous)?
The HS code for wood chips (non-coniferous) is subheading 4401.22. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4401 page.
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