Steel I-sections imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel i-sections by Kuwait reached $6.5 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 90% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.3 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 | $6.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 11.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports steel i-sections from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (38%), China (31%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 38% |
| China | $2.0M | 31% |
| Turkey | $770K | 12% |
| Bahrain | $625K | 9.7% |
| South Korea | $372K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $79K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $57K | 0.9% |
| India | $35K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
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 i-sections imports (HS 7216.32): 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 7216.32: Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel i-sections imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported steel i-sections worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel i-sections to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (31%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel i-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.82 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 i-sections to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel i-sections?
The HS code for steel i-sections is subheading 7216.32. 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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