Ceramic insulators imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported ceramic insulators worth $13.9 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 51% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $13.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 954 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 549 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 769 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 927 t |
Where Kuwait imports ceramic insulators from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+534% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.5M | 97% |
| India | $154K | 1.1% |
| China | $148K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $73K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $39K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $16K | 0.1% |
| France | $6K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.88 per kg, 116% above the world average of $3.64. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait ceramic insulators imports (HS 8546.20): 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 8546.20: Electrical insulators: of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic insulators imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported ceramic insulators worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic insulators to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by India (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.88 per kg in 2024, 116% above the world average of $3.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic insulators to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2020 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic insulators?
The HS code for ceramic insulators is subheading 8546.20. 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 8546 page.
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