Steel drum imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported steel drum worth $3.1 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.2 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 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 4.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports steel drum from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (37%), United Arab Emirates (36%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 36% |
| China | $352K | 12% |
| United States | $80K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $66K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $65K | 2.1% |
| Jordan | $62K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $36K | 1.2% |
| India | $31K | 1% |
| Japan | $22K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait steel drum imports (HS 7310.10): 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 7310.10: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), 50l or more capacity but not exceeding 300l.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drum imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported steel drum worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drum to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (36%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel drum to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drum?
The HS code for steel drum is subheading 7310.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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