Abrasive sheets (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported abrasive sheets (other) worth $2.3 million (143 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 361 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 163 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 183 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 161 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 153 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 205 t |
Where Kuwait imports abrasive sheets (other) from
Most of the value came from United States (18%), Italy (13%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+432% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $411K | 18% |
| Italy | $310K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $253K | 11% |
| Turkey | $249K | 11% |
| Canada | $203K | 8.8% |
| Spain | $176K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $99K | 4.3% |
| Finland | $91K | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $81K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $61K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.16 per kg, close to the world average of $13.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait abrasive sheets (other) imports (HS 6805.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6805.30: Abrasive powder or grain: natural or artificial, on a base of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6805, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive sheets (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported abrasive sheets (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive sheets (other) to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($410 thousand), followed by Italy (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive sheets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.16 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $13.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of abrasive sheets (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive sheets (other)?
The HS code for abrasive sheets (other) is subheading 6805.30. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6805 page.
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