Colored float glass sheets imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of colored float glass sheets by Kuwait reached $7.8 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.8 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 | $7.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 5.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports colored float glass sheets from
Belgium alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $4.7M | 60% |
| China | $1.1M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $777K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $266K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $261K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $223K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $160K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $128K | 1.7% |
| Iran | $103K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $63K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
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 colored float glass sheets imports (HS 7005.21): 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 7005.21: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground.
Common questions
What is the value of colored float glass sheets imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported colored float glass sheets worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored float glass sheets to Kuwait?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored float glass sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of colored float glass sheets to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. The peak was 2021 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored float glass sheets?
The HS code for colored float glass sheets is subheading 7005.21. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
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