Calcareous stone (dressed) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $8.6 million of calcareous stone (dressed) in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 163 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 116% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $8.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 5.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports calcareous stone (dressed) from
Portugal alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $7.7M | 90% |
| Italy | $290K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $147K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $124K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $106K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $32K | 0.4% |
| India | $26K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $19K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.73. 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.
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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 6802.92: Stone: calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface).
Common questions
What is the value of calcareous stone (dressed) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported calcareous stone (dressed) worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 163 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 116% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcareous stone (dressed) to Kuwait?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Italy (3%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcareous stone (dressed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calcareous stone (dressed) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcareous stone (dressed)?
The HS code for calcareous stone (dressed) is subheading 6802.92. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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