Metal fittings imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported metal fittings worth $9.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $9.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 288 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 968 t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 737 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 895 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 776 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 781 t |
Where Kuwait imports metal fittings from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Ireland (21%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+476% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 30% |
| Ireland | $1.9M | 21% |
| Italy | $918K | 10% |
| Turkey | $623K | 6.9% |
| India | $397K | 4.4% |
| Iran | $299K | 3.3% |
| Bulgaria | $263K | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $228K | 2.5% |
| United States | $225K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $215K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.62 per kg, 25% below the world average of $10.14, 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.
Metal fittings exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported metal fittings worth $266 thousand (24 tonnes). Germany alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+727% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $188K | 71% |
| Turkey | $22K | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 7.9% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 5% |
| United States | $10K | 3.8% |
| Iraq | $3K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.9% |
| India | $2K | 0.8% |
| China | $2K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait metal fittings imports (HS 8302.49): 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 8302.49: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for other than buildings or furniture, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal fittings imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported metal fittings worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal fittings to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Ireland (21%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.62 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $10.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal fittings to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2020 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export metal fittings?
Yes. Kuwait exported $266 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal fittings?
The HS code for metal fittings is subheading 8302.49. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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