Silica sand imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of silica sand by Kuwait reached $6.7 million in 2024 (89.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.2 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 | $6.7M | 89.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 79.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 74.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 86.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 91.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 144.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 136.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 95.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports silica sand from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $6.4M | 96% |
| United Arab Emirates | $130K | 2% |
| France | $29K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $28K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.4% |
| China | $15K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, close to the world average of $0.06.
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 silica sand imports (HS 2505.10): 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 2505.10: Sands: natural, silica and quartz sands, whether or not coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of silica sand imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported silica sand worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply silica sand to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (2%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of silica sand per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of silica sand to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for silica sand?
The HS code for silica sand is subheading 2505.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2505 page.
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