Circuit breakers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of circuit breakers by Kuwait reached $27.4 million in 2024 (892 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.9 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 | $27.4M | 893 t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 946 t |
| 2022 | $44.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.5M | 656 t |
| 2019 | $30.2M | 695 t |
| 2018 | $34.5M | 896 t |
| 2017 | $36.1M | 821 t |
Where Kuwait imports circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from Romania (45%), China (17%), Dominican Republic (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $12.4M | 45% |
| China | $4.5M | 17% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.7M | 9.8% |
| India | $1.4M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $761K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $744K | 2.7% |
| United States | $461K | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $403K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.74 per kg, close to the world average of $29.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Circuit breakers exports from Kuwait
Exports of circuit breakers by Kuwait reached $1.8 million in 2024 (33 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 93% |
| Algeria | $128K | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait circuit breakers imports (HS 8536.20): 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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported circuit breakers worth $27.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 892 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Kuwait?
Romania was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by China (17%) and the Dominican Republic (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $29.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.1 million in 2017 to $27.4 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $44.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export circuit breakers?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Algeria and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $25.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. 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 8536 page.
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