Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) by Kuwait reached $106.8 million in 2024 (164.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $106.8M | 164.4K t |
| 2023 | $109.2M | 176.7K t |
| 2022 | $93.7M | 160.3K t |
| 2021 | $91.3M | 178.0K t |
| 2020 | $67.8M | 139.1K t |
| 2019 | $63.3M | 137.9K t |
| 2018 | $50.3M | 120.9K t |
| 2017 | $48.3M | 115.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
India alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $68.5M | 64% |
| Spain | $10.7M | 10% |
| China | $10.0M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $9.7M | 9.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $672K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $531K | 0.5% |
| Iran | $409K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $304K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $829 thousand of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Jordan alone took 53% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $440K | 53% |
| Iraq | $264K | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 9.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 3.6% |
| Qatar | $16K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): 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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $106.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($68.5 million), followed by Spain (10%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.3 million in 2017 to $106.8 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2023 at $109.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $78.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $829 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $106.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
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