Air and gas compressors (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $10.2 million of air and gas compressors (other) in 2024 (758 tonnes). That is 86% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $192.0 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 | $10.2M | 759 t |
| 2023 | $75.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 871 t |
| 2021 | $16.7M | 998 t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 817 t |
| 2019 | $66.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $105.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $192.0M | 4.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports air and gas compressors (other) from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (23%), China (19%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 23% |
| China | $1.9M | 19% |
| India | $1.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 12% |
| Belgium | $897K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $600K | 5.9% |
| United States | $551K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $471K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 1.8% |
| France | $175K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.46 per kg, 33% below the world average of $20.02, 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.
Air and gas compressors (other) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $2.5 million of air and gas compressors (other) in 2024 (377 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 61% |
| United Arab Emirates | $304K | 12% |
| Philippines | $253K | 10% |
| Iran | $208K | 8.2% |
| Iraq | $88K | 3.5% |
| Oman | $54K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $43K | 1.7% |
| United States | $14K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait air and gas compressors (other) imports (HS 8414.80): 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 8414.80: Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414.
Common questions
What is the value of air and gas compressors (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported air and gas compressors (other) worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 758 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply air and gas compressors (other) to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (19%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of air and gas compressors (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.46 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $20.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air and gas compressors (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $192.0 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 95%. The peak was 2017 at $192.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export air and gas compressors (other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for air and gas compressors (other)?
The HS code for air and gas compressors (other) is subheading 8414.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
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