Boring tools imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.6 million of boring tools in 2024 (37 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 745% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 63% a year on average.
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 | $2.6M | 37 t |
| 2023 | $313K | 7 t |
| 2022 | $66K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $186K | 10 t |
| 2020 | $376K | 9 t |
| 2019 | $75K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $177K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $88K | 1 t |
Where Kuwait imports boring tools from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (48%), United Kingdom (47%), Japan (1%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 48% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 47% |
| Japan | $34K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $32K | 1.2% |
| United States | $26K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 0.4% |
| India | $12K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.4% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.39 per kg, 26% below the world average of $96.71, 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 boring tools imports (HS 8207.60): 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 8207.60: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), for boring or broaching.
Common questions
What is the value of boring tools imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported boring tools worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 745% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring tools to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (47%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $71.39 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $96.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring tools to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $491 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for boring tools?
The HS code for boring tools is subheading 8207.60. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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