Glass frit and glass powder imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported glass frit and glass powder worth $2.5 million (692 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% 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 | $2.5M | 692 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 682 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $596K | 654 t |
| 2019 | $874K | 904 t |
| 2018 | $737K | 743 t |
| 2017 | $76K | 45 t |
Where Kuwait imports glass frit and glass powder from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 94% |
| Spain | $58K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 1.6% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 198% above the world average of $1.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 glass frit and glass powder imports (HS 3207.40): 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 3207.40: Glass: glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of glass frit and glass powder imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported glass frit and glass powder worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 692 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass frit and glass powder to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Spain (2%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass frit and glass powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 198% above the world average of $1.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass frit and glass powder to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass frit and glass powder?
The HS code for glass frit and glass powder is subheading 3207.40. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3207 page.
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