Submerged arc welded line pipe imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $7.8 million of submerged arc welded line pipe in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $98.3 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 | $7.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 872 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $39.0M | 31.4K t |
| 2018 | $98.3M | 102.8K t |
| 2017 | $85.0M | 101.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports submerged arc welded line pipe from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 71% |
| India | $1.3M | 17% |
| South Korea | $584K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $316K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, close to the world average of $1.82.
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 submerged arc welded line pipe imports (HS 7305.11): 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 7305.11: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of submerged arc welded line pipe imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported submerged arc welded line pipe worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply submerged arc welded line pipe to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by India (17%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of submerged arc welded line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of submerged arc welded line pipe to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.0 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 91%. The peak was 2018 at $98.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for submerged arc welded line pipe?
The HS code for submerged arc welded line pipe is subheading 7305.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
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