Catheters and cannulae imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of catheters and cannulae by Kuwait reached $45.2 million in 2024 (808 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 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 | $45.2M | 808 t |
| 2023 | $40.8M | 571 t |
| 2022 | $32.1M | 407 t |
| 2021 | $37.4M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $37.2M | 684 t |
| 2019 | $36.8M | 543 t |
| 2018 | $36.4M | 647 t |
| 2017 | $32.6M | 484 t |
Where Kuwait imports catheters and cannulae from
Most of the value came from United States (22%), Mexico (15%), Ireland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.0M | 22% |
| Mexico | $6.6M | 15% |
| Ireland | $3.7M | 8.3% |
| China | $3.2M | 7% |
| Costa Rica | $3.2M | 7% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 6.2% |
| India | $2.1M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $997K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.02 per kg, close to the world average of $53.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 9018.39: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of catheters and cannulae imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported catheters and cannulae worth $45.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 808 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply catheters and cannulae to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Mexico (15%) and Ireland (8%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of catheters and cannulae per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $53.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of catheters and cannulae to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.6 million in 2017 to $45.2 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for catheters and cannulae?
The HS code for catheters and cannulae is subheading 9018.39. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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