Kuwait - Polyethylene in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Kuwait - 2021

Contents:

  1. Price for Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Kuwait (FOB) - 2021
  2. Price for Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Kuwait (CIF) - 2021
  3. Exports of Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Kuwait
  4. Imports of Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Kuwait

Price for Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Kuwait (FOB) - 2021

The average polyethylene in primary forms export price stood at $1,132 per ton in December 2021, reducing by -2.2% against the previous month. Over the last eleven-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2021 when the average export price increased by 30% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,323 per ton. From July 2021 to December 2021, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In December 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($1,646 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($964 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Kuwait (CIF) - 2021

The average polyethylene in primary forms import price stood at $1,560 per ton in December 2021, which is down by -1.9% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2021 to December 2021, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2021 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,590 per ton, and then dropped in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($1,883 per ton), while the price for Iran ($500 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of polyethylene in primary forms, when their volume increased by 196% to 727K tons. In general, exports saw a temperate expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polyethylene in primary forms exports soared to $855M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Kuwait (Million USD)
COUNTRY20192020CAGR,
2019-2020
China181138-23.8%
United Arab Emirates54.729.5-46.1%
Syrian Arab Republic37.223.1-37.9%
Vietnam35.322.6-36.0%
India33.013.5-59.1%
Malaysia24.112.6-47.7%
Turkey23.811.8-50.4%
Taiwan (Chinese)17.89.8-44.9%
Indonesia18.68.4-54.8%
Hong Kong SAR31.48.0-74.5%
United Kingdom10.97.2-33.9%
Thailand15.47.1-53.9%
Algeria13.23.4-74.2%
Others18187.8-51.5%
Total677382-43.6%

Top Export Markets for Polyethylene in Primary Forms from Kuwait in 2022:

  1. China (173.8K tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (38.4K tons)
  3. Vietnam (29.4K tons)
  4. Syrian Arab Republic (19.4K tons)
  5. India (17.6K tons)
  6. Malaysia (16.6K tons)
  7. Turkey (15.5K tons)
  8. Taiwan (Chinese) (12.1K tons)
  9. Indonesia (11.1K tons)
  10. Hong Kong SAR (10.3K tons)
  11. United Kingdom (9.5K tons)
  12. Thailand (9.3K tons)
  13. Algeria (4.5K tons)

Imports of Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Kuwait

Polyethylene in primary forms imports into Kuwait contracted significantly to 7.1K tons in 2022, waning by -65.2% on the previous year. In general, imports faced a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year.

In value terms, polyethylene in primary forms imports shrank markedly to $13M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 9.9%.

Import of Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Kuwait (Million USD)
COUNTRY20192020CAGR,
2019-2020
Saudi Arabia14.110.6-24.8%
United Arab Emirates11.66.2-46.6%
Qatar6.14.3-29.5%
Germany0.70.70.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)0.60.5-16.7%
Vietnam0.40.525.0%
India0.60.4-33.3%
Others3.93.3-15.4%
Total38.026.5-30.3%

Top Suppliers of Polyethylene in Primary Forms to Kuwait in 2022:

  1. Saudi Arabia (7.9K tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (4.5K tons)
  3. Qatar (3.2K tons)
  4. Germany (0.5K tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.4K tons)
  6. India (0.3K tons)
  7. Vietnam (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for polyethylene in primary forms in Kuwait. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20161035 - Linear polyethylene having a specific gravity < 0,94, in primary forms
  • Prodcom 20161039 - Polyethylene having a specific gravity < 0,94, in primary forms (excluding linear)
  • Prodcom 20161050 - Polyethylene having a specific gravity of . 0,94, in primary forms

Country coverage:

  • Kuwait

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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