Zinc-coated steel sheet imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $80.0 million of zinc-coated steel sheet in 2024 (83.4 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80.0M | 83.4K t |
| 2023 | $75.2M | 78.4K t |
| 2022 | $93.5M | 76.2K t |
| 2021 | $93.3M | 77.5K t |
| 2020 | $50.2M | 63.1K t |
| 2019 | $52.1M | 62.7K t |
| 2018 | $49.6M | 52.6K t |
| 2017 | $46.3M | 55.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports zinc-coated steel sheet from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (40%), China (20%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $31.7M | 40% |
| China | $15.9M | 20% |
| South Korea | $11.9M | 15% |
| Japan | $11.1M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.2M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $669K | 0.8% |
| India | $331K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $58K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $22K | 0% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $0.89.
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 zinc-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.49): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7210.49: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel sheet imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $80.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel sheet to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by China (20%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel sheet to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.3 million in 2017 to $80.0 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $93.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Kuwait. Tell us your product to see it live.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.