Burglar and fire alarms imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.7 million of burglar and fire alarms in 2024 (96 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.8 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 | $4.7M | 96 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 87 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 82 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 89 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 88 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 120 t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 146 t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 176 t |
Where Kuwait imports burglar and fire alarms from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (31%), China (21%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 31% |
| China | $996K | 21% |
| United States | $473K | 10% |
| Germany | $323K | 6.9% |
| Romania | $263K | 5.6% |
| Canada | $179K | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $177K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $172K | 3.7% |
| India | $128K | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $110K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.05 per kg, 29% below the world average of $69.22, 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.
Burglar and fire alarms exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $218 thousand of burglar and fire alarms in 2024 (22 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 67% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $147K | 67% |
| Malaysia | $46K | 21% |
| India | $20K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0.2% |
| Oman | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait burglar and fire alarms imports (HS 8531.10): 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 8531.10: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, burglar or fire alarms and similar, other than those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of burglar and fire alarms imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported burglar and fire alarms worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply burglar and fire alarms to Kuwait?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (21%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of burglar and fire alarms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.05 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $69.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of burglar and fire alarms to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2018 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export burglar and fire alarms?
Yes. Kuwait exported $218 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Malaysia and India. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for burglar and fire alarms?
The HS code for burglar and fire alarms is subheading 8531.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8531 page.
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