Boring machinery parts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported boring machinery parts worth $212.8 million (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $291.6 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 | $212.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $291.6M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $153.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $117.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $116.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $257.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $140.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $172.8M | 12.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports boring machinery parts from
Most of the value came from United States (38%), China (21%), Malaysia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $80.2M | 38% |
| China | $44.9M | 21% |
| Malaysia | $14.4M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $14.1M | 6.7% |
| Singapore | $11.4M | 5.4% |
| Canada | $11.1M | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.8M | 5.1% |
| India | $8.1M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 1.6% |
| France | $3.3M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.64 per kg, 38% above the world average of $12.81. 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 machinery parts exports from Kuwait
Exports of boring machinery parts by Kuwait reached $15.9 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (47%), Oman (11%), Qatar (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.4M | 47% |
| Oman | $1.7M | 11% |
| Qatar | $1.5M | 9.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 7.8% |
| United States | $836K | 5.3% |
| Jordan | $550K | 3.5% |
| Australia | $397K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $392K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $357K | 2.3% |
| Iraq | $317K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported boring machinery parts worth $212.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($80.2 million), followed by China (21%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.64 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $12.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $172.8 million in 2017 to $212.8 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $291.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $182.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export boring machinery parts?
Yes. Kuwait exported $15.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $196.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. 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 8431 page.
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