Concrete additives imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $32.0 million of concrete additives in 2024 (39.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $42.6 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 | $32.0M | 39.4K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 39.8K t |
| 2022 | $37.6M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $26.0M | 36.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 27.3K t |
| 2019 | $39.1M | 52.2K t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 61.1K t |
| 2017 | $42.1M | 50.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports concrete additives from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Saudi Arabia (18%), Russia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Georgia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.8M | 18% |
| Russia | $4.6M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 6.8% |
| Georgia | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| Slovenia | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| India | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $674K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Concrete additives exports from Kuwait
Exports of concrete additives by Kuwait reached $953 thousand in 2024 (975 tonnes). Iraq alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $574K | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $148K | 16% |
| Oman | $97K | 10% |
| Jordan | $78K | 8.1% |
| Qatar | $53K | 5.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.3% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported concrete additives worth $32.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (18%) and Russia (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete additives to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.1 million in 2017 to $32.0 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $42.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export concrete additives?
Yes. Kuwait exported $953 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $31.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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