Air intake filters for engines imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported air intake filters for engines worth $15.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 857 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 618 t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 617 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 531 t |
Where Kuwait imports air intake filters for engines from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (17%), China (11%), Japan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 18% |
| China | $1.8M | 11% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 8.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $953K | 6.1% |
| United States | $906K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $636K | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $503K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $482K | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $482K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.93 per kg, close to the world average of $13.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Air intake filters for engines exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $1.2 million of air intake filters for engines in 2024 (36 tonnes). United States alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $977K | 84% |
| United Arab Emirates | $111K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $31K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0.2% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
| Costa Rica | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait air intake filters for engines imports (HS 8421.31): 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 8421.31: Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of air intake filters for engines imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported air intake filters for engines worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply air intake filters for engines to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (11%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of air intake filters for engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of air intake filters for engines to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export air intake filters for engines?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for air intake filters for engines?
The HS code for air intake filters for engines is subheading 8421.31. 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 8421 page.
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