Calcium carbonate imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calcium carbonate by Kuwait reached $10.3 million in 2024 (75.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $10.3M | 75.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 100.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 20.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 90.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 42.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 68.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 50.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 49.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports calcium carbonate from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.0M | 68% |
| Jordan | $1.8M | 18% |
| Vietnam | $791K | 7.7% |
| Egypt | $157K | 1.5% |
| India | $112K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $88K | 0.9% |
| France | $51K | 0.5% |
| United States | $37K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.3% |
| China | $25K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.21, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait calcium carbonate imports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported calcium carbonate worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium carbonate to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Jordan (18%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calcium carbonate to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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