Bitumen mixing machines imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported bitumen mixing machines worth $2.7 million (370 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.9 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 | $2.7M | 370 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 284 t |
| 2022 | $244K | 40 t |
| 2021 | $514K | 65 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 150 t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $984K | 427 t |
Where Kuwait imports bitumen mixing machines from
Turkey alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+505% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.7M | 63% |
| India | $794K | 29% |
| Germany | $73K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 2.6% |
| Tunisia | $38K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, 37% above the world average of $5.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 bitumen mixing machines imports (HS 8474.32): 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 8474.32: Machines: for mixing mineral substances with bitumen.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen mixing machines imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported bitumen mixing machines worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 370 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen mixing machines to Kuwait?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (29%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen mixing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $5.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bitumen mixing machines to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $984 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2018 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen mixing machines?
The HS code for bitumen mixing machines is subheading 8474.32. 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 8474 page.
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