Calculating machines (other types) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported calculating machines (other types) worth $8.9 million (103 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.6 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 | $8.9M | 103 t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 156 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 91 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 51 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 39 t |
Where Kuwait imports calculating machines (other types) from
One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $8.7M | 98% |
| Greece | $70K | 0.8% |
| India | $54K | 0.6% |
| China | $35K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $86.12 per kg, 28% above the world average of $67.14. 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.
Calculating machines (other types) exports from Kuwait
Exports of calculating machines (other types) by Kuwait reached $557 thousand in 2024 (63 tonnes). Turkey alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $455K | 82% |
| Greece | $93K | 17% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.6% |
| Slovakia | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait calculating machines (other types) imports (HS 8470.90): 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 8470.90: Machines incorporating a calculating device: n.e.c. in heading no. 8470.
Common questions
What is the value of calculating machines (other types) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported calculating machines (other types) worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply calculating machines (other types) to Kuwait?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Greece (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of calculating machines (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $86.12 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $67.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calculating machines (other types) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. The peak was 2023 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export calculating machines (other types)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $557 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Greece and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for calculating machines (other types)?
The HS code for calculating machines (other types) is subheading 8470.90. 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 8470 page.
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