Body parts and accessories imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $39.7 million of body parts and accessories in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 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 | $39.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $40.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $32.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $30.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $30.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports body parts and accessories from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (40%), China (14%), Japan (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $16.0M | 40% |
| China | $5.4M | 14% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $4.1M | 10% |
| United States | $2.8M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| France | $502K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $354K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $338K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.15 per kg, 105% above the world average of $9.33. 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.
Body parts and accessories exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $2.6 million of body parts and accessories in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (41%), Afghanistan (17%), Qatar (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Afghanistan grew fastest (+846% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 41% |
| Afghanistan | $444K | 17% |
| Qatar | $246K | 9.6% |
| Iraq | $181K | 7.1% |
| Egypt | $130K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $112K | 4.4% |
| Iran | $99K | 3.9% |
| Togo | $55K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 1.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $47K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait body parts and accessories imports (HS 8708.29): 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 8708.29: Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts.
Common questions
What is the value of body parts and accessories imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported body parts and accessories worth $39.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply body parts and accessories to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by China (14%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of body parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.15 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $9.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of body parts and accessories to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.4 million in 2017 to $39.7 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $42.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export body parts and accessories?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for body parts and accessories?
The HS code for body parts and accessories is subheading 8708.29. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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