Bentonite imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.2 million of bentonite in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% 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 | $3.2M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 41.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 31.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 44.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 24.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 35.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 37.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports bentonite from
The largest suppliers were India (23%), Saudi Arabia (22%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $749K | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $710K | 22% |
| China | $545K | 17% |
| Turkey | $471K | 15% |
| Iran | $266K | 8.3% |
| United States | $181K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $89K | 2.8% |
| Bulgaria | $59K | 1.9% |
| Argentina | $39K | 1.2% |
| Jordan | $33K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, close to the world average of $0.19.
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 bentonite imports (HS 2508.10): 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 2508.10: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of bentonite imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported bentonite worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply bentonite to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($748 thousand), followed by Saudi Arabia (22%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of bentonite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bentonite to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bentonite?
The HS code for bentonite is subheading 2508.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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