Flat washers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported flat washers worth $2.8 million (906 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.9 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 | $2.8M | 906 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 518 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 180 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 245 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 265 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 567 t |
Where Kuwait imports flat washers from
Most of the value came from China (45%), United Kingdom (17%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 45% |
| United Kingdom | $476K | 17% |
| United States | $307K | 11% |
| Japan | $134K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $129K | 4.6% |
| India | $57K | 2% |
| South Korea | $50K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $48K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.5% |
| France | $39K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 38% below the world average of $4.96, 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 flat washers imports (HS 7318.22): 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 7318.22: Iron or steel: non-threaded washers, excluding spring and lock.
Common questions
What is the value of flat washers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported flat washers worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 906 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat washers to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average import price of flat washers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $4.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flat washers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat washers?
The HS code for flat washers is subheading 7318.22. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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