Pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $15.4 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $15.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 2.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports pure aluminium sheet rectangular from
Most of the value came from China (46%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Norway (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+603% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.3M | 28% |
| Norway | $1.8M | 12% |
| India | $1.6M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $375K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $112K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $37K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $22K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.48, 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.
Pure aluminium sheet rectangular exports from Kuwait
Exports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular by Kuwait reached $226 thousand in 2024 (96 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $204K | 90% |
| Lebanon | $12K | 5.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports (HS 7606.11): 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 7606.11: Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium sheet rectangular imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (28%) and Norway (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 603% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium sheet rectangular per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2022 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
Yes. Kuwait exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
The HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular is subheading 7606.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 page.
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