Steel screw and bolt imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel screw and bolt by Kuwait reached $25.1 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.5 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 | $25.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $23.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $31.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $36.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $36.1M | 10.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports steel screw and bolt from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (34%), China (23%), Japan (8%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.4M | 34% |
| China | $5.8M | 23% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 8.5% |
| United States | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| India | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $307K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $205K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $200K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.38 per kg, 74% above the world average of $3.67. 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.
Steel screw and bolt exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $1.3 million of steel screw and bolt in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $706K | 55% |
| Netherlands | $175K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $168K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $82K | 6.3% |
| Qatar | $44K | 3.4% |
| Jordan | $34K | 2.6% |
| United States | $28K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $18K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $13K | 1% |
| Iraq | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait steel screw and bolt imports (HS 7318.15): 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 7318.15: Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers.
Common questions
What is the value of steel screw and bolt imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported steel screw and bolt worth $25.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel screw and bolt to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by China (23%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel screw and bolt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $3.67 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 screw and bolt to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.1 million in 2017 to $25.1 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2018 at $36.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export steel screw and bolt?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $23.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel screw and bolt?
The HS code for steel screw and bolt is subheading 7318.15. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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