Building hardware imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $16.3 million of building hardware in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.7 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 | $16.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 926 t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports building hardware from
The largest suppliers were Italy (43%), China (24%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.0M | 43% |
| China | $4.0M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 7.8% |
| Spain | $675K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $636K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $618K | 3.8% |
| India | $365K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $362K | 2.2% |
| France | $362K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $172K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.72 per kg, 68% above the world average of $7.55. 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.
Building hardware exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported building hardware worth $1.5 million (22 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 97% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.6% |
| Montenegro | $3K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported building hardware worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by China (24%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.72 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $7.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of building hardware to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export building hardware?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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