Wire articles imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wire articles by Kuwait reached $6.4 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $9.3 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 | $6.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 3.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports wire articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 61% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $324K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $303K | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $167K | 2.6% |
| Iran | $135K | 2.1% |
| United States | $107K | 1.7% |
| India | $77K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $55K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 45% below the world average of $2.55, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported wire articles worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (16%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wire articles to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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