Metal statuettes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.9 million of metal statuettes in 2024 (312 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.2 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 | $3.9M | 312 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 403 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 700 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 531 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 366 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 470 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 261 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 201 t |
Where Kuwait imports metal statuettes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+788% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 65% |
| India | $449K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $210K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $139K | 3.6% |
| France | $120K | 3.1% |
| United States | $69K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $47K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.52 per kg, 23% above the world average of $10.15. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait metal statuettes imports (HS 8306.29): 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 8306.29: Statuettes and other ornaments: of base metal other than plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal statuettes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported metal statuettes worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 312 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal statuettes to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (12%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal statuettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.52 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $10.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal statuettes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal statuettes?
The HS code for metal statuettes is subheading 8306.29. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8306 page.
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