🇰🇼 Kuwait imports of cement and concrete: 2024 trade data
Imports of cement and concrete by Kuwait reached $23.2 million in 2024 (145.5 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $43.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of cement and concrete by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.2M | 145.5K t |
| 2023 | $32.2M | 214.9K t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 76.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 43.6K t |
| 2018 | $43.5M | 193.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 40.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports cement and concrete from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $15.8M | 68% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.3M | 19% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $836K | 3.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $674K | 2.9% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $326K | 1.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $308K | 1.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $285K | 1.2% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $102K | 0.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $80K | 0.4% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $76K | 0.3% |
Types of cement and concrete under HS 6810
| 6810.11 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: building blocks or bricks, whether or not reinforced | 50% |
| 6810.91 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering, whether or not reinforced | 20% |
| 6810.99 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: articles (other than prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering), whether or not… | 19% |
| 6810.19 | Cement, concrete or artificial stone: tiles, flagstones and similar, (excluding building blocks and bricks) whether or not reinforced | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6810.
Average import price of cement and concrete
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 63% below the world average of $0.43, 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.
Kuwait also exports cement and concrete
Kuwait exported $1.9 million of cement and concrete in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+923% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.2M | 62% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $260K | 14% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $245K | 13% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $66K | 3.5% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $59K | 3.2% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $59K | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $16K | 0.8% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $5K | 0.3% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof.
Cement and concrete trade in Kuwait: questions
What is the value of cement and concrete imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported cement and concrete worth $23.2 million in 2024 (145.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does Kuwait import cement and concrete from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Saudi Arabia (68%), China (19%), United Arab Emirates (4%).
What is the average import price of cement and concrete in Kuwait?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.43 per kg.
Does Kuwait export cement and concrete?
Yes. Kuwait exported cement and concrete worth $1.9 million in 2024, mainly to India, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for cement and concrete?
Cement and concrete falls under HS heading 6810 (Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading cement and concrete with Kuwait?
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