Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $143.9 million (9.8 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $533.3 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 | $143.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $187.4M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $133.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $130.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $180.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $378.8M | 19.8K t |
| 2018 | $420.3M | 23.6K t |
| 2017 | $533.3M | 35.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports pipe and boiler control valves from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), United States (16%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.6M | 35% |
| United States | $23.2M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.1M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $10.2M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $9.3M | 6.5% |
| India | $8.9M | 6.2% |
| Romania | $7.8M | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.62 per kg, 35% below the world average of $22.62, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported pipe and boiler control valves worth $4.1 million (489 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (35%), Qatar (32%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+959% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 36% |
| Qatar | $1.3M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $337K | 8.3% |
| Malaysia | $203K | 5% |
| China | $152K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $140K | 3.4% |
| Tunisia | $102K | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $77K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $49K | 1.2% |
| Iraq | $42K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $143.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($50.6 million), followed by the United States (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.62 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $533.3 million in 2017 to $143.9 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2017 at $533.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $263.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. Kuwait exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $139.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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