White cement imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $9.0 million of white cement in 2024 (65.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.0M | 65.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 86.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 48.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 51.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 76.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 85.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 59.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 58.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports white cement from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.6M | 95% |
| Saudi Arabia | $473K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait white cement imports (HS 2523.21): 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 2523.21: Cement: portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of white cement imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported white cement worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply white cement to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (5%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of white cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of white cement to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for white cement?
The HS code for white cement is subheading 2523.21. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
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