Communication apparatus (other) exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait exported communication apparatus (other) worth $3.9 million (14 tonnes). Value rose 657% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 14 t |
| 2023 | $511K | 10 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $191K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $883K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $68K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $73K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $308K | 2 t |
Where Kuwait exports communication apparatus (other) to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 84% |
| United States | $566K | 15% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $17K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $276.29 per kg, 142% above the world average of $114.21. 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.
Communication apparatus (other) imports to Kuwait
Imports of communication apparatus (other) by Kuwait reached $3.3 million in 2024 (89 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 58% |
| United States | $277K | 8.3% |
| Mexico | $213K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $162K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $117K | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $109K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $74K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $53K | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | $53K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $52K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait communication apparatus (other) exports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported communication apparatus (other) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 657% on 2023.
Which countries buy communication apparatus (other) from Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 968% on the year.
What is the average export price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $276.29 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $114.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of communication apparatus (other) from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $308 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $926 thousand a year.
Does Kuwait also import communication apparatus (other)?
Yes. Kuwait imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Mexico. That compares with exports of $3.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. 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 8517 page.
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