Rubber gaskets and seals imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $31.6 million of rubber gaskets and seals in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $31.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $30.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 393 t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 317 t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 405 t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 556 t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 709 t |
Where Kuwait imports rubber gaskets and seals from
Most of the value came from China (28%), United Arab Emirates (18%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.7M | 18% |
| United States | $4.8M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 6% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| India | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $742K | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $688K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $498K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.16 per kg, 33% above the world average of $18.20. 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.
Rubber gaskets and seals exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $261 thousand of rubber gaskets and seals in 2024 (28 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (33%), United Arab Emirates (30%), Netherlands (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $86K | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 30% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 24% |
| Iraq | $7K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $5K | 2% |
| China | $5K | 1.8% |
| United States | $3K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.8% |
| Ecuador | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait rubber gaskets and seals imports (HS 4016.93): 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 4016.93: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber gaskets and seals imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported rubber gaskets and seals worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber gaskets and seals to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (18%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber gaskets and seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.16 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $18.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber gaskets and seals to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export rubber gaskets and seals?
Yes. Kuwait exported $261 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $31.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber gaskets and seals?
The HS code for rubber gaskets and seals is subheading 4016.93. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Kuwait, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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