Stainless flatware sets imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.0 million of stainless flatware sets in 2024 (183 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.8 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 | $2.0M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 213 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 182 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 350 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 169 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 235 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 186 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 237 t |
Where Kuwait imports stainless flatware sets from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 69% |
| Italy | $163K | 8.1% |
| India | $93K | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $93K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $61K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $53K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $31K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $21K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.96 per kg, 32% above the world average of $8.29. 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.
Stainless flatware sets exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported stainless flatware sets worth $414 thousand (23 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $377K | 91% |
| Bahrain | $24K | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.9% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.4% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait stainless flatware sets imports (HS 8215.20): 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 8215.20: Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless flatware sets imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported stainless flatware sets worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless flatware sets to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (8%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless flatware sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.96 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $8.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless flatware sets to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export stainless flatware sets?
Yes. Kuwait exported $414 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless flatware sets?
The HS code for stainless flatware sets is subheading 8215.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8215 page.
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