Hydraulic cement (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydraulic cement (other) by Kuwait reached $7.6 million in 2024 (86.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.8 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 | $7.6M | 86.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 82.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 62.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 105.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 182.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 143.7K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 172.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 255.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports hydraulic cement (other) from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.6M | 73% |
| Greece | $1.4M | 19% |
| France | $407K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $163K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $27K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| Qatar | $3K | 0% |
| Iran | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, close to the world average of $0.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hydraulic cement (other) exports from Kuwait
Exports of hydraulic cement (other) by Kuwait reached $871 thousand in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 89% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $773K | 89% |
| Austria | $98K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait hydraulic cement (other) imports (HS 2523.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2523.90: Cement: hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic cement (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported hydraulic cement (other) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic cement (other) to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Greece (19%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic cement (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic cement (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2017 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export hydraulic cement (other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $871 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Austria and Malaysia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic cement (other)?
The HS code for hydraulic cement (other) is subheading 2523.90. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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