Very thin cold-rolled stainless imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $7.5 million of very thin cold-rolled stainless in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.8 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 | $7.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports very thin cold-rolled stainless from
Taiwan alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $3.9M | 53% |
| China | $3.2M | 43% |
| India | $135K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $117K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $11K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, close to the world average of $2.17.
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 very thin cold-rolled stainless imports (HS 7219.34): 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 7219.34: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of very thin cold-rolled stainless imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported very thin cold-rolled stainless worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply very thin cold-rolled stainless to Kuwait?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (43%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of very thin cold-rolled stainless per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of very thin cold-rolled stainless to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for very thin cold-rolled stainless?
The HS code for very thin cold-rolled stainless is subheading 7219.34. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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