Tinplate can imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported tinplate can worth $7.8 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, 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 | $7.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports tinplate can from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (45%), United Arab Emirates (25%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 45% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 25% |
| China | $1.5M | 19% |
| Jordan | $723K | 9.2% |
| Egypt | $40K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.4% |
| India | $31K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $29K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, close to the world average of $3.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait tinplate can imports (HS 7310.21): 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 7310.21: Cans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), less than 50l capacity, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of tinplate can imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported tinplate can worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply tinplate can to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (25%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of tinplate can per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tinplate can to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2019 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tinplate can?
The HS code for tinplate can is subheading 7310.21. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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