Central air conditioning units imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported central air conditioning units worth $19.8 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $258.2 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 | $19.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $258.2M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $35.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 888 t |
| 2019 | $41.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $63.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $67.2M | 9.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports central air conditioning units from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $10.6M | 54% |
| Bahrain | $3.5M | 18% |
| China | $2.4M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 6% |
| Italy | $874K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $374K | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $352K | 1.8% |
| India | $152K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $54K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.09 per kg, 54% below the world average of $15.57, 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.
Central air conditioning units exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported central air conditioning units worth $374 thousand (54 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Oman (43%), Egypt (23%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $162K | 43% |
| Egypt | $87K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 16% |
| Austria | $20K | 5.5% |
| Pakistan | $15K | 3.9% |
| Qatar | $14K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $6K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait central air conditioning units imports (HS 8415.82): 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 8415.82: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of central air conditioning units imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported central air conditioning units worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply central air conditioning units to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Bahrain (17%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of central air conditioning units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $15.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of central air conditioning units to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.2 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $258.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export central air conditioning units?
Yes. Kuwait exported $374 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for central air conditioning units?
The HS code for central air conditioning units is subheading 8415.82. 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 8415 page.
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