Carbon steel seamless casing imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $346.0 million of carbon steel seamless casing in 2024 (190.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $481.7 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 | $346.0M | 190.4K t |
| 2023 | $481.7M | 310.5K t |
| 2022 | $424.8M | 219.3K t |
| 2021 | $227.8M | 152.8K t |
| 2020 | $342.3M | 259.3K t |
| 2019 | $389.5M | 305.8K t |
| 2018 | $314.3M | 270.8K t |
| 2017 | $184.0M | 176.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports carbon steel seamless casing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $181.4M | 52% |
| Italy | $69.4M | 20% |
| Brazil | $34.3M | 9.9% |
| Mexico | $28.4M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $15.3M | 4.4% |
| Argentina | $10.7M | 3.1% |
| Romania | $2.8M | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 0.5% |
| India | $727K | 0.2% |
| United States | $607K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless casing exports from Kuwait
Exports of carbon steel seamless casing by Kuwait reached $226 thousand in 2024 (283 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (48%), India (22%), Oman (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $109K | 48% |
| India | $49K | 22% |
| Oman | $39K | 17% |
| Jordan | $15K | 6.7% |
| Iraq | $8K | 3.3% |
| United States | $6K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait carbon steel seamless casing imports (HS 7304.29): 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 7304.29: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless casing imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported carbon steel seamless casing worth $346.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 184 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless casing to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($181.4 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 915% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless casing to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $184.0 million in 2017 to $346.0 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $481.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $338.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export carbon steel seamless casing?
Yes. Kuwait exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, India and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $345.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless casing?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless casing is subheading 7304.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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