Stainless seamless casing imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless seamless casing by Kuwait reached $24.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 208% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 264 t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $22.1M | 2.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports stainless seamless casing from
Japan alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $24.5M | 99% |
| United States | $237K | 1% |
| Singapore | $42K | 0.2% |
| China | $24K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.1% |
| Syria | $8K | 0% |
| India | $7K | 0% |
| Greece | $2K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.99 per kg, 72% above the world average of $9.32. 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 stainless seamless casing imports (HS 7304.24): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7304.24: Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless casing imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported stainless seamless casing worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 208% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless seamless casing to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Singapore (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless seamless casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.99 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $9.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless seamless casing to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.1 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless casing?
The HS code for stainless seamless casing is subheading 7304.24. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Kuwait. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World stainless seamless casing trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.