CNC horizontal lathes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.9 million of cnc horizontal lathes in 2024 (276 tonnes). That is 296% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.9M | 276 t |
| 2023 | $739K | 61 t |
| 2022 | $618K | 21 t |
| 2021 | $516K | 18 t |
| 2020 | $22K | 2 t |
| 2019 | $792K | 113 t |
| 2018 | $898K | 40 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 267 t |
Where Kuwait imports cnc horizontal lathes from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.2M | 77% |
| China | $414K | 14% |
| South Korea | $185K | 6.3% |
| India | $41K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.8% |
| United States | $23K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.61 per kg, 41% below the world average of $17.85, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait cnc horizontal lathes imports (HS 8458.11): 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 8458.11: Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled.
Common questions
What is the value of cnc horizontal lathes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported cnc horizontal lathes worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 276 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 296% on 2023.
Which countries supply cnc horizontal lathes to Kuwait?
Spain was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (14%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 992% on the year.
What is the average import price of cnc horizontal lathes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.61 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $17.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cnc horizontal lathes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cnc horizontal lathes?
The HS code for cnc horizontal lathes is subheading 8458.11. 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 8458 page.
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