Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $49.0 million of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 182 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 59% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $118.7 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 | $49.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $118.7M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 561 t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $52.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $66.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $46.1M | 6.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports boring and sinking machinery (stationary) from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.5M | 95% |
| United States | $807K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $573K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $301K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $154K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $93K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $87K | 0.2% |
| India | $85K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $68K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.38 per kg, 2421% above the world average of $0.61. 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.
Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) exports from Kuwait
Exports of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) by Kuwait reached $1.2 million in 2024 (290 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (38%), United Arab Emirates (31%), France (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $479K | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $384K | 31% |
| France | $119K | 9.6% |
| Iran | $83K | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $50K | 4% |
| Oman | $35K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $30K | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $21K | 1.7% |
| United States | $20K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $11K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imports (HS 8430.49): 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 8430.49: Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported boring and sinking machinery (stationary) worth $49.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 182 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring and sinking machinery (stationary) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($46.5 million), followed by the United States (2%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.38 per kg in 2024, 2421% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of boring and sinking machinery (stationary) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.1 million in 2017 to $49.0 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $118.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export boring and sinking machinery (stationary)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $47.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring and sinking machinery (stationary)?
The HS code for boring and sinking machinery (stationary) is subheading 8430.49. 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 8430 page.
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