Non-petroleum lubricant imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $6.0 million (577 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.0M | 577 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 775 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 754 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 435 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 363 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 402 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 608 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 641 t |
Where Kuwait imports non-petroleum lubricant from
The largest suppliers were United States (45%), South Korea (12%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+687% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 45% |
| South Korea | $738K | 12% |
| India | $384K | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $375K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $373K | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $367K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $330K | 5.6% |
| China | $169K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 2% |
| France | $92K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.32 per kg, 77% above the world average of $5.82. 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.
Non-petroleum lubricant exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported non-petroleum lubricant worth $10.5 million (26.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $9.7M | 93% |
| India | $637K | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $55K | 0.5% |
| Qatar | $26K | 0.2% |
| Yemen | $23K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait non-petroleum lubricant imports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 577 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-petroleum lubricant to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 687% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.32 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $5.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-petroleum lubricant to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export non-petroleum lubricant?
Yes. Kuwait exported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, India and South Korea. That compares with imports of $6.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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