Rough gemstones imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported rough gemstones worth $2.1 million (2 tonnes). Value rose 15946% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 80% 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 | $2.1M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $13K | 0 t |
| 2022 | $132K | 0 t |
| 2021 | $84K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $33K | 2 t |
| 2019 | $15K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $11K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $34K | 3 t |
Where Kuwait imports rough gemstones from
One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 98% |
| India | $16K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $14K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Oman | $3K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,149.94 per kg, 17701% above the world average of $6.46. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait rough gemstones imports (HS 7103.10): 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 7103.10: Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of rough gemstones imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported rough gemstones worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply rough gemstones to Kuwait?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (1%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 579% on the year.
What is the average import price of rough gemstones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,149.94 per kg in 2024, 17701% above the world average of $6.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rough gemstones to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $299 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for rough gemstones?
The HS code for rough gemstones is subheading 7103.10. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7103 page.
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