Expanded metal imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported expanded metal worth $7.5 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $7.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 2.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports expanded metal from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (38%), Saudi Arabia (25%), United Kingdom (24%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 38% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 24% |
| China | $795K | 11% |
| Qatar | $193K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $33K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.93, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait expanded metal imports (HS 7314.50): 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 7314.50: Iron or steel: expanded metal.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded metal imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported expanded metal worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 202 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply expanded metal to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (25%) and the United Kingdom (24%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of expanded metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of expanded metal to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded metal?
The HS code for expanded metal is subheading 7314.50. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
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