🇰🇼 Kuwait imports of granulated slag: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Kuwait imported granulated slag worth $4.8 million (196.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 118% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of granulated slag by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | 196.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 73.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 78.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 27.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 444.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 346.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 446.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports granulated slag from
Most of the value came from China (49%), United Arab Emirates (48%), Iran (3%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.4M | 49% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 48% |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | $132K | 2.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price of granulated slag
The average declared value was about $0.02 per kg, 50% below the world average of $0.04, 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.
Kuwait also exports granulated slag
Exports of granulated slag by Kuwait reached $586 thousand in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $504K | 86% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $82K | 14% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2618: Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel.
Granulated slag trade in Kuwait: questions
What is the value of granulated slag imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported granulated slag worth $4.8 million in 2024 (196.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does Kuwait import granulated slag from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (49%), United Arab Emirates (48%), Iran (3%).
What is the average import price of granulated slag in Kuwait?
The average declared import value was about $0.02 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.04 per kg.
Does Kuwait export granulated slag?
Yes. Kuwait exported granulated slag worth $586 thousand in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India.
What is the HS code for granulated slag?
Granulated slag falls under HS heading 2618 (Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading granulated slag with Kuwait?
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