HFC/PFC refrigerant blends imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends by Kuwait reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 461 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 556 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 822 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 722 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 499 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 489 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 189 t |
Where Kuwait imports hfc/pfc refrigerant blends from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (46%), China (33%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.8M | 46% |
| China | $1.3M | 33% |
| India | $533K | 14% |
| United States | $86K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.9% |
| France | $34K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, 55% below the world average of $8.15, 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 hfc/pfc refrigerant blends imports (HS 3824.78): 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 3824.78: Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane: containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).
Common questions
What is the value of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported hfc/pfc refrigerant blends worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply hfc/pfc refrigerant blends to Kuwait?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (33%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $8.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hfc/pfc refrigerant blends to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hfc/pfc refrigerant blends?
The HS code for hfc/pfc refrigerant blends is subheading 3824.78. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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