Seamless stainless tube exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Kuwait exported $23.9 million of seamless stainless tube in 2024 (71.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 188% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.9M | 71.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 27.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 991 t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 41.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 29.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 965 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 6.7K t |
Where Kuwait exports seamless stainless tube to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.4M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.4M | 39% |
| Iraq | $66K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $20K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 95% below the world average of $6.51, 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 stainless tube imports to Kuwait
Imports of seamless stainless tube by Kuwait reached $7.3 million in 2024 (170 tonnes). Spain alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.9M | 95% |
| United Kingdom | $123K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $85K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $79K | 1.1% |
| India | $50K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.2% |
| China | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait seamless stainless tube exports (HS 7304.49): 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 7304.49: Steel, stainless: (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless stainless tube exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported seamless stainless tube worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 110 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 188% on 2023.
Which countries buy seamless stainless tube from Kuwait?
India was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (39%) and Iraq (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average export price of seamless stainless tube per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $6.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of seamless stainless tube from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also import seamless stainless tube?
Yes. Kuwait imported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, the United Kingdom and Taiwan. On balance Kuwait is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless stainless tube?
The HS code for seamless stainless tube is subheading 7304.49. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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