Metal furniture imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported metal furniture worth $45.1 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $70.5 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 | $45.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $51.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $58.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $70.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $48.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $50.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $63.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $56.4M | 11.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports metal furniture from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Italy (12%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.6M | 48% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $984K | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $800K | 1.8% |
| United States | $683K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, 29% above the world average of $4.09. 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.
Metal furniture exports from Kuwait
Exports of metal furniture by Kuwait reached $1.2 million in 2024 (294 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $777K | 64% |
| United Arab Emirates | $180K | 15% |
| Germany | $99K | 8.1% |
| Jordan | $62K | 5.1% |
| Iran | $23K | 1.9% |
| China | $19K | 1.6% |
| Iraq | $10K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $8K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $8K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $7K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait metal furniture imports (HS 9403.20): 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 9403.20: Furniture: metal, other than for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal furniture imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported metal furniture worth $45.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal furniture to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $4.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal furniture to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.4 million in 2017 to $45.1 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $70.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export metal furniture?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $43.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal furniture?
The HS code for metal furniture is subheading 9403.20. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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