Bituminous coal imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported bituminous coal worth $8.7 million (103.8 thousand tonnes). That is 263352% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.4 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 | $8.7M | 103.8K t |
| 2023 | $3K | 4 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 51.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 102.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 51.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 239.2K t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 315.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 236.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports bituminous coal from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.7M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.1% |
| China | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 43% below the world average of $0.14, 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 bituminous coal imports (HS 2701.12): 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 2701.12: Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of bituminous coal imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported bituminous coal worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 123 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply bituminous coal to Kuwait?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bituminous coal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bituminous coal to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bituminous coal?
The HS code for bituminous coal is subheading 2701.12. 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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