Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported saturated acyclic hydrocarbons worth $5.1 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $5.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 858 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 991 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 735 t |
Where Kuwait imports saturated acyclic hydrocarbons from
Belgium alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.7M | 73% |
| United States | $1.0M | 20% |
| Italy | $91K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $78K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $65K | 1.3% |
| India | $57K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $17K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $16K | 0.3% |
| China | $13K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 254% above the world average of $0.46. 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 saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports (HS 2901.10): 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 2901.10: Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturated.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported saturated acyclic hydrocarbons worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated acyclic hydrocarbons to Kuwait?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 254% above the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 347%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
Yes. Kuwait exported $820 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Pakistan and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons?
The HS code for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons is subheading 2901.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2901 page.
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