Natural abrasives imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.7 million of natural abrasives in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.8 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 | $2.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 22.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 29.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 34.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports natural abrasives from
India alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 55% |
| China | $611K | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $498K | 18% |
| Australia | $47K | 1.7% |
| Iran | $27K | 1% |
| Egypt | $24K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $21K | 0.8% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait natural abrasives imports (HS 2513.20): 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 2513.20: Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated.
Common questions
What is the value of natural abrasives imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported natural abrasives worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural abrasives to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (22%) and Saudi Arabia (18%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural abrasives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural abrasives to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2017 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural abrasives?
The HS code for natural abrasives is subheading 2513.20. 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 2513 page.
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