Steel H-sections imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel h-sections by Kuwait reached $13.1 million in 2024 (20.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.1M | 20.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 15.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports steel h-sections from
China alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 80% |
| Bahrain | $1.2M | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $635K | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $315K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $290K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $116K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
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 steel h-sections imports (HS 7216.33): 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 7216.33: Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel h-sections imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported steel h-sections worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel h-sections to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Bahrain (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel h-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel h-sections to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel h-sections?
The HS code for steel h-sections is subheading 7216.33. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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