Zinc-coated steel wire imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $5.2 million of zinc-coated steel wire in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.8 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 | $5.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 9.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports zinc-coated steel wire from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), United Arab Emirates (39%), Qatar (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 47% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 39% |
| Qatar | $515K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $115K | 2.2% |
| Oman | $44K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $25K | 0.5% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.08, 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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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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel wire to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (39%) and Qatar (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel wire to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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