Coal (other types) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $37.2 million of coal (other types) in 2024 (329.9 thousand tonnes). That is 154% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $37.2M | 329.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 128.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 36.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 127.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 65.7K t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 299.8K t |
| 2018 | $45.9M | 369.2K t |
| 2017 | $29.7M | 287.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports coal (other types) from
Most of the value came from Mozambique (43%), South Africa (30%), Iran (26%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $16.0M | 43% |
| South Africa | $11.3M | 30% |
| Iran | $9.6M | 26% |
| China | $158K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $122K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, close to the world average of $0.10.
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 coal (other types) imports (HS 2701.19): 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 2701.19: Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of coal (other types) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported coal (other types) worth $37.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 329.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 143 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 154% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal (other types) to Kuwait?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by South Africa (30%) and Iran (26%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal (other types) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.7 million in 2017 to $37.2 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $45.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal (other types)?
The HS code for coal (other types) is subheading 2701.19. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2701 page.
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