Chest freezers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.5 million of chest freezers in 2024 (795 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.8 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 | $3.5M | 795 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 592 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 623 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 685 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 638 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 710 t |
Where Kuwait imports chest freezers from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 74% |
| Italy | $462K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $246K | 7% |
| Turkey | $167K | 4.7% |
| United States | $22K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, close to the world average of $3.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait chest freezers imports (HS 8418.30): 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 8418.30: Freezers: of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity.
Common questions
What is the value of chest freezers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported chest freezers worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 795 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply chest freezers to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Italy (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of chest freezers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $3.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chest freezers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chest freezers?
The HS code for chest freezers is subheading 8418.30. 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 8418 page.
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