Wool knit sweater imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $5.6 million of wool knit sweater in 2024 (40 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.3 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 | $5.6M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 49 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 45 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 254 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 210 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 199 t |
Where Kuwait imports wool knit sweater from
The largest suppliers were Italy (38%), China (19%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 38% |
| China | $1.1M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $530K | 9.4% |
| France | $215K | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $213K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $181K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $179K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $161K | 2.9% |
| India | $151K | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $127K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $140.43 per kg, 84% above the world average of $76.25. 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.
Wool knit sweater exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $578 thousand of wool knit sweater in 2024 (3 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (43%), United Arab Emirates (32%), Spain (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $246K | 43% |
| United Arab Emirates | $186K | 32% |
| Spain | $88K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $12K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 1.4% |
| Iraq | $7K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.5% |
| Latvia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait wool knit sweater imports (HS 6110.11): 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 6110.11: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair.
Common questions
What is the value of wool knit sweater imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported wool knit sweater worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply wool knit sweater to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (19%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 667% on the year.
What is the average import price of wool knit sweater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $140.43 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $76.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wool knit sweater to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2019 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export wool knit sweater?
Yes. Kuwait exported $578 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Spain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wool knit sweater?
The HS code for wool knit sweater is subheading 6110.11. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6110 page.
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