Cement clinker imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported cement clinker worth $77.7 million (2.28 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $214.4 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 | $77.7M | 2.28M t |
| 2023 | $120.4M | 3.00M t |
| 2022 | $164.1M | 2.22M t |
| 2021 | $214.4M | 1.60M t |
| 2020 | $51.9M | 1.87M t |
| 2019 | $65.3M | 2.12M t |
| 2018 | $42.7M | 1.44M t |
| 2017 | $33.9M | 1.11M t |
Where Kuwait imports cement clinker from
Iran alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $77.0M | 99% |
| France | $327K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $313K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $146K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.03 per kg, 40% below the world average of $0.05, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait cement clinker imports (HS 2523.10): 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 2523.10: Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured).
Common questions
What is the value of cement clinker imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported cement clinker worth $77.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.28 million tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply cement clinker to Kuwait?
Iran was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($77.0 million), followed by France (0%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 669% on the year.
What is the average import price of cement clinker per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.03 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $0.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cement clinker to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.9 million in 2017 to $77.7 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2021 at $214.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement clinker?
The HS code for cement clinker is subheading 2523.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
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