Copper plate and sheet imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported copper plate and sheet worth $2.1 million (198 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.3 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 | $2.1M | 198 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 343 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 231 t |
| 2021 | $491K | 37 t |
| 2020 | $322K | 32 t |
| 2019 | $226K | 19 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 93 t |
| 2017 | $557K | 59 t |
Where Kuwait imports copper plate and sheet from
Thailand alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.5M | 74% |
| Japan | $286K | 14% |
| India | $200K | 9.7% |
| Bulgaria | $37K | 1.8% |
| China | $23K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.43 per kg, close to the world average of $11.17.
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 copper plate and sheet imports (HS 7409.19): 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 7409.19: Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of copper plate and sheet imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported copper plate and sheet worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 198 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper plate and sheet to Kuwait?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Japan (14%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper plate and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.43 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $11.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper plate and sheet to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $557 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 271%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper plate and sheet?
The HS code for copper plate and sheet is subheading 7409.19. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
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