Argon gas exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Kuwait exported $5.3 million of argon gas in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.3M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 19.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 19.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $134K | 282 t |
Where Kuwait exports argon gas to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 60% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 60% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 27% |
| Jordan | $298K | 5.7% |
| Oman | $183K | 3.5% |
| Qatar | $108K | 2% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $21K | 0.4% |
| India | $21K | 0.4% |
| Iraq | $14K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.54, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 argon gas exports (HS 2804.21): 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 2804.21: Gases, rare: argon.
Common questions
What is the value of argon gas exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported argon gas worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 122 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy argon gas from Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (27%) and Jordan (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 516% on the year.
What is the average export price of argon gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of argon gas from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $134 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for argon gas?
The HS code for argon gas is subheading 2804.21. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2804 page.
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