Steel butt welding fitting imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported steel butt welding fitting worth $3.8 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $38.2 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 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 887 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 627 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $38.2M | 12.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports steel butt welding fitting from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 74% |
| South Korea | $380K | 9.9% |
| India | $129K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $103K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $86K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $71K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $49K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.3% |
| United States | $37K | 1% |
| Denmark | $37K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, close to the world average of $3.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel butt welding fitting exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported steel butt welding fitting worth $343 thousand (266 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 57% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $197K | 57% |
| India | $129K | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 4.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait steel butt welding fitting imports (HS 7307.93): 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 7307.93: Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel butt welding fitting imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported steel butt welding fitting worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel butt welding fitting to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Korea (10%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel butt welding fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel butt welding fitting to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.2 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2017 at $38.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export steel butt welding fitting?
Yes. Kuwait exported $343 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel butt welding fitting?
The HS code for steel butt welding fitting is subheading 7307.93. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
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