General lubricant imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of general lubricant by Kuwait reached $12.0 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 49% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 2.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports general lubricant from
Most of the value came from Germany (16%), Saudi Arabia (15%), United Kingdom (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+721% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 13% |
| France | $1.3M | 11% |
| China | $1.3M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| United States | $629K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $491K | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $463K | 3.9% |
| Japan | $346K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, close to the world average of $4.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
General lubricant exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported general lubricant worth $463 thousand (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 68% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $313K | 68% |
| Indonesia | $71K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 1.9% |
| Qatar | $8K | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 1.5% |
| Oman | $6K | 1.2% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait general lubricant imports (HS 3403.19): 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 3403.19: Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of general lubricant imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported general lubricant worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply general lubricant to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (15%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 721% on the year.
What is the average import price of general lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of general lubricant to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export general lubricant?
Yes. Kuwait exported $463 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for general lubricant?
The HS code for general lubricant is subheading 3403.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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