Furnace carbon electrodes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furnace carbon electrodes by Kuwait reached $2.1 million in 2024 (787 tonnes). Value fell 53% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.4 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 | 787 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 389 t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 944 t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 987 t |
Where Kuwait imports furnace carbon electrodes from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 98% |
| China | $37K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.3% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, close to the world average of $2.37.
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 furnace carbon electrodes imports (HS 8545.11): 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 8545.11: Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces.
Common questions
What is the value of furnace carbon electrodes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported furnace carbon electrodes worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 787 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnace carbon electrodes to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (2%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of furnace carbon electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnace carbon electrodes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2018 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnace carbon electrodes?
The HS code for furnace carbon electrodes is subheading 8545.11. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
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