Threaded nuts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.2 million of threaded nuts in 2024 (384 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.8 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 | $3.2M | 384 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 966 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 810 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 372 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 251 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 351 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 305 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 527 t |
Where Kuwait imports threaded nuts from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), United States (15%), South Korea (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $976K | 31% |
| United States | $476K | 15% |
| South Korea | $274K | 8.6% |
| Japan | $239K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $224K | 7% |
| India | $144K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $132K | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $131K | 4.1% |
| Bahrain | $58K | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $55K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.31 per kg, 79% above the world average of $4.65. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait threaded nuts imports (HS 7318.16): 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 7318.16: Iron or steel: threaded nuts.
Common questions
What is the value of threaded nuts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported threaded nuts worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 384 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply threaded nuts to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($976 thousand), followed by the United States (15%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of threaded nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.31 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $4.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of threaded nuts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for threaded nuts?
The HS code for threaded nuts is subheading 7318.16. 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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