Precious metal catalysts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of precious metal catalysts by Kuwait reached $14.9 million in 2024 (144 tonnes). That is 230% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $28.6 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 | $14.9M | 144 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 220 t |
| 2021 | $236K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 147 t |
| 2019 | $24.2M | 392 t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 423 t |
| 2017 | $28.6M | 431 t |
Where Kuwait imports precious metal catalysts from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.1M | 81% |
| France | $2.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $222K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $103.39 per kg, close to the world average of $115.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Precious metal catalysts exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $3.9 million of precious metal catalysts in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). India alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.5M | 90% |
| United States | $323K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $70K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait precious metal catalysts imports (HS 3815.12): 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 3815.12: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal catalysts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported precious metal catalysts worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 230% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal catalysts to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by France (17%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 780% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $103.39 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $115.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of precious metal catalysts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.6 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export precious metal catalysts?
Yes. Kuwait exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United States and Germany. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal catalysts?
The HS code for precious metal catalysts is subheading 3815.12. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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