Safety and relief valves imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported safety and relief valves worth $7.8 million (333 tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $29.2 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 | $7.8M | 333 t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 310 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 447 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 284 t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 429 t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 547 t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 487 t |
| 2017 | $29.2M | 850 t |
Where Kuwait imports safety and relief valves from
Most of the value came from United States (47%), China (12%), Canada (11%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.6M | 47% |
| China | $943K | 12% |
| Canada | $852K | 11% |
| Germany | $640K | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $342K | 4.4% |
| Romania | $324K | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $308K | 4% |
| France | $279K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $59K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $57K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.35 per kg, 45% below the world average of $42.68, 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.
Safety and relief valves exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported safety and relief valves worth $724 thousand (208 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+840% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $440K | 61% |
| Saudi Arabia | $140K | 19% |
| Italy | $49K | 6.7% |
| Oman | $30K | 4.2% |
| China | $17K | 2.4% |
| Iran | $16K | 2.3% |
| France | $14K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $10K | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $5K | 0.8% |
| United States | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait safety and relief valves imports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported safety and relief valves worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 333 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety and relief valves to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (12%) and Canada (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.35 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $42.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of safety and relief valves to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.2 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2017 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export safety and relief valves?
Yes. Kuwait exported $724 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Italy. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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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