Welded stainless tube imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.8 million of welded stainless tube in 2024 (490 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.1 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 | $2.8M | 490 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 505 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 683 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 782 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 462 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 6.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports welded stainless tube from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (22%), United Arab Emirates (20%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+702% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $617K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $573K | 21% |
| China | $462K | 17% |
| Taiwan | $317K | 11% |
| India | $222K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $209K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $165K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $104K | 3.7% |
| United States | $42K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $38K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.72 per kg, 34% above the world average of $4.28. 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.
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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 7306.40: Steel, stainless: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded stainless tube imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported welded stainless tube worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 490 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded stainless tube to Kuwait?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($617 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (20%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.72 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $4.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded stainless tube to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 88%. The peak was 2017 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded stainless tube?
The HS code for welded stainless tube is subheading 7306.40. 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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