Seamless carbon steel tube imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.2 million of seamless carbon steel tube in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.0 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 | $4.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 3.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports seamless carbon steel tube from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 89% |
| South Korea | $70K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $67K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $53K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 1% |
| Romania | $40K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $37K | 0.9% |
| Bangladesh | $36K | 0.9% |
| Qatar | $32K | 0.8% |
| India | $17K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.36, 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.
Seamless carbon steel tube exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported seamless carbon steel tube worth $258 thousand (606 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 52% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $133K | 52% |
| India | $125K | 48% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
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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 7304.39: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless carbon steel tube imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported seamless carbon steel tube worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless carbon steel tube to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by South Korea (2%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless carbon steel tube to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export seamless carbon steel tube?
Yes. Kuwait exported $258 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates and India. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless carbon steel tube?
The HS code for seamless carbon steel tube is subheading 7304.39. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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