🇰🇼 Kuwait imports of steel chain: 2024 trade data
Kuwait imported $3.6 million of steel chain in 2024 (310 tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of steel chain by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 310 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 573 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 602 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 427 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 280 t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 915 t |
Where Kuwait imports steel chain from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (15%), China (14%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $546K | 15% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $488K | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $345K | 9.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $260K | 7.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $243K | 6.8% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $221K | 6.2% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $201K | 5.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $189K | 5.3% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $156K | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $143K | 4% |
Types of steel chain under HS 7315
| 7315.20 | Chain: skid, articulated link chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel | 53% |
| 7315.11 | Chain: articulated link, roller, of iron or steel | 12% |
| 7315.89 | Chain: n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel | 11% |
| 7315.81 | Chain: stud-link chain, of iron or steel | 6.9% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 6.1% |
| 7315.82 | Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel | 5.9% |
| 7315.90 | Chain: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel | 4.1% |
| 7315.19 | Chain: articulated link parts, of iron or steel | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price of steel chain
The average declared value was about $11.48 per kg, 153% above the world average of $4.54. 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?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Steel chain trade in Kuwait: questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported steel chain worth $3.6 million in 2024 (310 tonnes).
Where does Kuwait import steel chain from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United Arab Emirates (15%), China (14%), Germany (10%).
What is the average import price of steel chain in Kuwait?
The average declared import value was about $11.48 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.54 per kg.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
Steel chain falls under HS heading 7315 (Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading steel chain with Kuwait?
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