Welded carbon steel tube imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $9.3 million of welded carbon steel tube in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.5 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 | $9.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 20.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports welded carbon steel tube from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Oman (17%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 26% |
| Oman | $1.6M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 17% |
| India | $1.5M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $651K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $168K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $111K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $80K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $1.23.
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 welded carbon steel tube imports (HS 7306.30): 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 7306.30: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (not seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded carbon steel tube imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported welded carbon steel tube worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded carbon steel tube to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Oman (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded carbon steel tube to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded carbon steel tube?
The HS code for welded carbon steel tube is subheading 7306.30. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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