Packaging paper and paperboard — Import value in Kuwait
Kuwait: Packaging paper and paperboard — Import value was 65,707 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Packaging paper and paperboard — Import value in Kuwait, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for packaging paper and paperboard — import value in Kuwait is 65,707 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 27.6% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, packaging paper and paperboard — import value in Kuwait peaked at 119,646 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 17,802 1000 USD, in 2009.
That places Kuwait 87th out of 237 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Packaging paper and paperboard — Import value in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18,324 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 18,665 1000 USD | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 18,665 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 19,310 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 19,310 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 19,310 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 27,029 1000 USD | +40.0% |
| 2005 | 27,029 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 27,029 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 25,261 1000 USD | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 29,922 1000 USD | +18.5% |
| 2009 | 17,802 1000 USD | -40.5% |
| 2010 | 26,347 1000 USD | +48.0% |
| 2011 | 34,133 1000 USD | +29.6% |
| 2012 | 32,773 1000 USD | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 47,600 1000 USD | +45.2% |
| 2014 | 72,365 1000 USD | +52.0% |
| 2015 | 44,086 1000 USD | -39.1% |
| 2016 | 40,432 1000 USD | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 90,934 1000 USD | +124.9% |
| 2018 | 97,715 1000 USD | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 70,834 1000 USD | -27.5% |
| 2020 | 59,774 1000 USD | -15.6% |
| 2021 | 80,786 1000 USD | +35.2% |
| 2022 | 119,646 1000 USD | +48.1% |
| 2023 | 51,508 1000 USD | -56.9% |
| 2024 | 65,707 1000 USD | +27.6% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 65,707 1000 USD is below the median for high income countries, which is 165,582 1000 USD, 40% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 65,707 1000 USD is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 69,744 1000 USD, 94% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,494 1000 USD | 18,324 1000 USD | 18,665 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 23,067 1000 USD | 17,802 1000 USD | 29,922 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 55,722 1000 USD | 26,347 1000 USD | 97,715 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 75,484 1000 USD | 51,508 1000 USD | 119,646 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Kuwait
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -57.51 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -61.88 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.516 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 3.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is packaging paper and paperboard — import value in Kuwait?
- Packaging paper and paperboard — import value in Kuwait was 65,707 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest packaging paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 119,646 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest packaging paper and paperboard — import value recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,802 1000 USD in 2009.
- How does Kuwait rank for packaging paper and paperboard — import value?
- Kuwait ranks 87th out of 237 countries with data for 2024.
- Is packaging paper and paperboard — import value rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Packaging paper and paperboard — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en