Key Market Indicators
Kuwait's import of benzene is forecast to reach 85.4 million kg by 2026, up 1.1% annually on average from 78.6 million kg in 2021. Since 2011, the country's demand has grown 16.3% annually. In 2021, Kuwait was the 17th largest importer, just behind Malaysia with 78.6 million kg. The US, Belgium and the Netherlands were the second, third and fourth largest importers, respectively. In 2018, Kuwait's export of benzene was 49 kg, down 25.8% from 66 kg in 2017. The country was the 41st largest exporter in 2018, with Lithuania just ahead of it at 49 kg. India, Germany and Japan were the second, third and fourth largest exporters, respectively.
