2022
Exports
$11MWorld Rnk 55 / 181
Flag Rnk 121 / 947
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Scrap Plastic
-0.71Rnk 759 / 1025
2022
Imports
$286kWorld Rnk 106 / 188
Flag Rnk 981 / 1175
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Kuwait
0.44Rnk 46 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Kuwait exported $11M in Scrap Plastic, making it the 55th largest exporter of Scrap Plastic in the world. At the same year, Scrap Plastic was the 121st most exported product in Kuwait. The main destination of Scrap Plastic exports from Kuwait are: United Arab Emirates ($9.85M), Pakistan ($387k), South Korea ($345k), India ($259k), and Turkey ($144k).

The fastest growing export markets for Scrap Plastic of Kuwait between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($9.85M), South Korea ($345k), and India ($259k).

Imports In 2022, Kuwait imported $286k in Scrap Plastic, becoming the 106th largest importer of Scrap Plastic in the world. At the same year, Scrap Plastic was the 981st most imported product in Kuwait. Kuwait imports Scrap Plastic primarily from: United Arab Emirates ($212k), Italy ($35.3k), United States ($29.3k), Germany ($3.76k), and Ireland ($2.97k).

The fastest growing import markets in Scrap Plastic for Kuwait between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($180k), Italy ($35.3k), and United States ($4.68k).

Latest Trends

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Subnational Monthly Trade

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$11M
IMPORTS (2022)$286k
NET TRADE (2022)$10.7M

In 2022, Kuwait exported $11M in Scrap Plastic. The main destinations of Kuwait exports on Scrap Plastic were United Arab Emirates ($9.85M), Pakistan ($387k), South Korea ($345k), India ($259k), and Turkey ($144k).

In 2022, Kuwait imported $286k in Scrap Plastic, mainly from United Arab Emirates ($212k), Italy ($35.3k), United States ($29.3k), Germany ($3.76k), and Ireland ($2.97k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Scrap Plastic EXPORT MARKETS FOR Kuwait WERE (2021 - 2022):
South Korea$345k (1%)
India$259k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Scrap Plastic BY Kuwait WERE (2021 - 2022):
South Africa-$335k (-100%)
Pakistan-$327k (-45.8%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, Kuwait's main exporting competitors in Scrap Plastic were:
In 2022, Kuwait's main importing competitors in Scrap Plastic were:

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Trade Value of Scrap Plastic by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $284k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $24.1k

Scrap Plastic’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $284k.   Scrap Plastic’s highest import potential is United States with an import gap of $24.1k.

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