Coaxial cable imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coaxial cable by Kuwait reached $28.0 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 69% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $117.0 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 | $28.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $89.2M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $117.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $55.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $101.8M | 23.9K t |
| 2018 | $101.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $109.2M | 21.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports coaxial cable from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $20.8M | 74% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 8% |
| United States | $1.8M | 6.6% |
| China | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $736K | 2.6% |
| India | $215K | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $194K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $141K | 0.5% |
| France | $126K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $113K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.76 per kg, 43% below the world average of $11.87, 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.
Coaxial cable exports from Kuwait
Exports of coaxial cable by Kuwait reached $436 thousand in 2024 (178 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (32%), Saudi Arabia (30%), Bahrain (23%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $141K | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $130K | 30% |
| Bahrain | $100K | 23% |
| Iraq | $47K | 11% |
| Germany | $10K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.5% |
| United States | $2K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.4% |
| Oman | $1K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported coaxial cable worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($20.8 million), followed by Egypt (8%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.76 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coaxial cable to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109.2 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $117.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $78.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export coaxial cable?
Yes. Kuwait exported $436 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. 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 8544 page.
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