Base metal costume jewelry imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $14.3 million of base metal costume jewelry in 2024 (83 tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.5 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 | $14.3M | 83 t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 285 t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 208 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 52 t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 45 t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 82 t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 67 t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 97 t |
Where Kuwait imports base metal costume jewelry from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Italy (28%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 36% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 28% |
| France | $2.2M | 15% |
| Thailand | $465K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $318K | 2.2% |
| United States | $314K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $314K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $284K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $274K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $212K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $173.11 per kg, 267% above the world average of $47.13. 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.
Base metal costume jewelry exports from Kuwait
Exports of base metal costume jewelry by Kuwait reached $1.0 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (40%), Iraq (35%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $415K | 40% |
| Iraq | $363K | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $131K | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $34K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 3.2% |
| Bahrain | $17K | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $16K | 1.5% |
| France | $5K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait base metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.19): 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 7117.19: Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of base metal costume jewelry imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported base metal costume jewelry worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal costume jewelry to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Italy (28%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $173.11 per kg in 2024, 267% above the world average of $47.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of base metal costume jewelry to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export base metal costume jewelry?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for base metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.19. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
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