Zinc-plated steel sheet imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $18.0 million of zinc-plated steel sheet in 2024 (19.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.7 million.
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 | $18.0M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $23.7M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 9.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports zinc-plated steel sheet from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (48%), South Korea (45%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.6M | 48% |
| South Korea | $8.1M | 45% |
| China | $1.3M | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 0.1% |
| India | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
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-plated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.30): 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 7210.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-plated steel sheet imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported zinc-plated steel sheet worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-plated steel sheet to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by South Korea (45%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-plated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.02 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-plated steel sheet to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. The peak was 2022 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet is subheading 7210.30. 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.