Aluminium alloy ingots imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $21.8 million of aluminium alloy ingots in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.7 million.
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 | $21.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $53.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $26.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 8.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports aluminium alloy ingots from
One supplier dominates: Bahrain accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $21.5M | 99% |
| India | $112K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 0.3% |
| China | $55K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $44K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium alloy ingots exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $377 thousand of aluminium alloy ingots in 2024 (257 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Japan accounted for 54% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $202K | 54% |
| Thailand | $148K | 39% |
| Malaysia | $16K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait aluminium alloy ingots imports (HS 7601.20): 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 7601.20: Aluminium: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy ingots imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported aluminium alloy ingots worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy ingots to Kuwait?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($21.5 million), followed by India (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium alloy ingots to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $53.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export aluminium alloy ingots?
Yes. Kuwait exported $377 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Thailand and Malaysia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy ingots?
The HS code for aluminium alloy ingots is subheading 7601.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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