Base stations imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of base stations by Kuwait reached $7.8 million in 2024 (148 tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $185.2 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 | $7.8M | 148 t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 218 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 29 t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 258 t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 404 t |
| 2019 | $185.2M | 763 t |
| 2018 | $90.7M | 328 t |
| 2017 | $26.2M | 372 t |
Where Kuwait imports base stations from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.7M | 74% |
| Hungary | $1.0M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $515K | 6.6% |
| China | $305K | 3.9% |
| United States | $55K | 0.7% |
| Finland | $29K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $19K | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | $16K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.56 per kg, 42% below the world average of $90.45, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported base stations worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply base stations to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Hungary (13%) and the Czech Republic (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.56 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $90.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of base stations to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.2 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2019 at $185.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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