Aircraft navigation equipment imports in Kuwait: data and top supplier countries
Kuwait imported $5.2 million of aircraft navigation equipment in 2024 (0 tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.9 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 | 0 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 0 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 0 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 0 t |
Where Kuwait imports aircraft navigation equipment from
The largest suppliers were France (31%), United Kingdom (26%), Singapore (25%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.6M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 26% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 25% |
| United States | $539K | 10% |
| Italy | $275K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $148K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Aircraft navigation equipment exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported aircraft navigation equipment worth $872 thousand (0 tonnes). Italy alone took 87% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $763K | 88% |
| Germany | $105K | 12% |
| United States | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait aircraft navigation equipment imports (HS 9014.20): 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 9014.20: Navigational instruments and appliances: for aeronautical or space navigation (excluding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft navigation equipment imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported aircraft navigation equipment worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft navigation equipment to Kuwait?
France was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (26%) and Singapore (25%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
How have imports of aircraft navigation equipment to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export aircraft navigation equipment?
Yes. Kuwait exported $872 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and the United States. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft navigation equipment?
The HS code for aircraft navigation equipment is subheading 9014.20. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9014 page.
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