Anthracite coal imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of anthracite coal by Kuwait reached $3.9 million in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 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 | $3.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 14.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 5.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports anthracite coal from
Turkey alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+851% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.5M | 89% |
| Saudi Arabia | $226K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $65K | 1.7% |
| China | $60K | 1.5% |
| Russia | $55K | 1.4% |
| Peru | $19K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.4% |
| India | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 71% above the world average of $0.17. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait anthracite coal imports (HS 2701.11): 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 2701.11: Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of anthracite coal imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported anthracite coal worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply anthracite coal to Kuwait?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 851% on the year.
What is the average import price of anthracite coal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $0.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of anthracite coal to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for anthracite coal?
The HS code for anthracite coal is subheading 2701.11. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2701 page.
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