Petroleum coke exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait exported petroleum coke worth $222.5 million (1.08 million tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $398.6 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 | $222.5M | 1.08M t |
| 2023 | $264.1M | 1.31M t |
| 2022 | $398.6M | 900.6K t |
| 2021 | $169.9M | 794.6K t |
| 2020 | $85.3M | 563.4K t |
| 2019 | $99.7M | 540.7K t |
| 2018 | $82.0M | 377.1K t |
| 2017 | $48.8M | 234.1K t |
Where Kuwait exports petroleum coke to
The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (34%), China (27%), India (26%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $75.3M | 34% |
| China | $60.5M | 27% |
| India | $57.6M | 26% |
| Indonesia | $22.7M | 10% |
| United States | $6.4M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 75% above the world average of $0.12. 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.
Petroleum coke imports to Kuwait
Kuwait imported $17.8 million of petroleum coke in 2024 (101.0 thousand tonnes). United States alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.2M | 74% |
| Brazil | $4.2M | 24% |
| India | $458K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait petroleum coke exports (HS 2713.11): 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 2713.11: Petroleum coke: (not calcined), obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum coke exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported petroleum coke worth $222.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.08 million tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 64 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy petroleum coke from Kuwait?
Bahrain was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($75.3 million), followed by China (27%) and India (26%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average export price of petroleum coke per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $0.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of petroleum coke from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $48.8 million in 2017 to $222.5 million in 2024, an increase of 356%. The peak was 2022 at $398.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $171.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also import petroleum coke?
Yes. Kuwait imported $17.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Brazil and India. On balance Kuwait is a net exporter of this product, by about $204.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum coke?
The HS code for petroleum coke is subheading 2713.11. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
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