Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $12.6 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $68.9 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 | $12.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $27.6M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $68.9M | 42.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 1.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 76% |
| Singapore | $2.0M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 8.3% |
| United States | $10K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $4K | 0% |
| Iraq | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.07 per kg, 68% above the world average of $3.01. 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.
Carbon steel seamless drill pipe exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $279 thousand of carbon steel seamless drill pipe in 2024 (542 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $211K | 76% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 6.4% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): 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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 175 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Singapore (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $3.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2019 at $68.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
Yes. Kuwait exported $279 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. 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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