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Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Kuwait

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Kuwait showed a dip in 2019 to 34 780 t from 36 632 t in 2018, followed by a recovery to 35 968 t in 2020.

Steady growth continued in 2021 and 2022, reaching 38 330 t and 38 972 t respectively, before a sharp expansion to 52 108 t in 2023.

By 2024, distribution channels saw increased activity, with products such as diapers and wipes becoming more accessible through local e-commerce platforms like Ubuy.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Kuwait
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kuwait in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kuwait in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kuwait by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Kuwait

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Kuwait produced 17 000 tonnes of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, with production remaining broadly stable year-over-year. The largest decline and increase were both recorded in 2018, each at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Kuwait in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Kuwait

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Kuwait exported 26 tonnes of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in 2020, down by 67.3% from the previous year. The minimum export volume occurred in 2020, while the maximum was in 2017, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 116.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.4%)	116.0%	(67.3%)	(35.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar played the leading roles in Kuwait's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets. Iraq accounted for 54.9% of exports in kind, the United Arab Emirates for 13.8%, and Qatar for 8.6%, together representing 77.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kuwait in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Kuwait declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 25 thousand US dollars, down by 65.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 89.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 52.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kuwait in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(66.7%)	(8.9%)	(65.1%)	(52.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar remained the key partners in Kuwait's exports by value. Iraq accounted for 52.2% of exports in value terms, the United Arab Emirates for 14.9%, and Qatar for 9.1%, together making up 76.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kuwait in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Kuwait

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Kuwait imported 18 994 tonnes of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, up by 6.3% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 34.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 19 669 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 39.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.4%	(9.2%)	6.3%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, China, and Saudi Arabia made the biggest contribution to Kuwait's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 57.9% of imports in kind, China for 18.3%, and Saudi Arabia for 12.8%, jointly representing 88.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kuwait in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign supplies of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Kuwait stood at 28 025 thousand US dollars, marking a significant gain of 15.4% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 37.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 30 148 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 19.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 48.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kuwait in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.2%	(19.4%)	15.4%	11.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates, China, and Saudi Arabia remained the key partners in Kuwait's imports by value. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 57.6% of imports in value terms, China for 15.0%, and Saudi Arabia for 14.9%, together accounting for 87.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kuwait in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io