Circuit protection devices imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $19.9 million of circuit protection devices in 2024 (208 tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $19.9M | 208 t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 273 t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 190 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 154 t |
| 2020 | $14.2M | 199 t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 152 t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 184 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 220 t |
Where Kuwait imports circuit protection devices from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Germany (18%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+391% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 30% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 18% |
| United States | $2.7M | 14% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 9% |
| Mexico | $896K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $852K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $754K | 3.8% |
| India | $537K | 2.7% |
| France | $369K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $302K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $95.53 per kg, 115% above the world average of $44.35. 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 circuit protection devices imports (HS 8536.30): 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 8536.30: Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit protection devices imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported circuit protection devices worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit protection devices to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit protection devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $95.53 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $44.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit protection devices to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit protection devices?
The HS code for circuit protection devices is subheading 8536.30. 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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