Thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $19.9 million (28.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 51% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $25.9 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 | $19.9M | 28.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 19.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 28.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 20.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports thick hot-rolled steel sheet from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.4M | 92% |
| Saudi Arabia | $648K | 3.3% |
| India | $346K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $252K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $122K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $101K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.2% |
| France | $30K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 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.
Thick hot-rolled steel sheet exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $598 thousand of thick hot-rolled steel sheet in 2024 (857 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $579K | 97% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 3.2% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7208.52): 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 7208.52: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel sheet imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (3%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2018 at $25.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. Kuwait exported $598 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $19.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.52. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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