Other ferrous scrap exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Kuwait exported $74.8 million of other ferrous scrap in 2024 (195.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $99.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74.8M | 195.0K t |
| 2023 | $89.0M | 231.6K t |
| 2022 | $73.7M | 169.4K t |
| 2021 | $99.9M | 214.0K t |
| 2020 | $62.0M | 172.4K t |
| 2019 | $50.2M | 139.9K t |
| 2018 | $68.1M | 198.5K t |
| 2017 | $49.7M | 141.2K t |
Where Kuwait exports other ferrous scrap to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $53.1M | 71% |
| Pakistan | $21.7M | 29% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, close to the world average of $0.38.
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 other ferrous scrap exports (HS 7204.49): 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 7204.49: Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204.
Common questions
What is the value of other ferrous scrap exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported other ferrous scrap worth $74.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 195.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy other ferrous scrap from Kuwait?
India was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($53.1 million), followed by Pakistan (29%) and Thailand (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average export price of other ferrous scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other ferrous scrap from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.7 million in 2017 to $74.8 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2021 at $99.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for other ferrous scrap?
The HS code for other ferrous scrap is subheading 7204.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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