Car tires imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of car tires by Kuwait reached $139.7 million in 2024 (39.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $139.7M | 39.5K t |
| 2023 | $134.2M | 36.9K t |
| 2022 | $138.1M | 25.2K t |
| 2021 | $114.9M | 32.0K t |
| 2020 | $91.3M | 27.7K t |
| 2019 | $116.7M | 32.4K t |
| 2018 | $106.7M | 28.7K t |
| 2017 | $101.6M | 27.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports car tires from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Japan (20%), South Korea (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $67.6M | 48% |
| Japan | $28.3M | 20% |
| South Korea | $11.0M | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $6.9M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 2.7% |
| United States | $3.3M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| India | $1.6M | 1.2% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| France | $1.4M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, 32% below the world average of $5.18, 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.
Car tires exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $2.4 million of car tires in 2024 (548 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 53% |
| Netherlands | $288K | 12% |
| Germany | $231K | 9.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $220K | 9.2% |
| Qatar | $100K | 4.2% |
| Ireland | $62K | 2.6% |
| Oman | $51K | 2.1% |
| Luxembourg | $49K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $42K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported car tires worth $139.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($67.6 million), followed by Japan (20%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of car tires to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $101.6 million in 2017 to $139.7 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $117.9 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export car tires?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $137.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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