Welded square steel tube imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported welded square steel tube worth $8.6 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.5 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 | $8.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $18.5M | 23.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports welded square steel tube from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), United Arab Emirates (33%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 33% |
| Italy | $628K | 7.3% |
| Oman | $617K | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $209K | 2.4% |
| India | $200K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $83K | 1% |
| United States | $43K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded square steel tube exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $420 thousand of welded square steel tube in 2024 (574 tonnes). Qatar alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $317K | 75% |
| United Arab Emirates | $82K | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 4.8% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait welded square steel tube imports (HS 7306.61): 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 7306.61: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded square steel tube imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported welded square steel tube worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded square steel tube to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (33%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded square steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded square steel tube to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.5 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export welded square steel tube?
Yes. Kuwait exported $420 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded square steel tube?
The HS code for welded square steel tube is subheading 7306.61. 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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