Computer processing units imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $54.9 million of computer processing units in 2024 (359 tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $100.8 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 | $54.9M | 359 t |
| 2023 | $87.9M | 504 t |
| 2022 | $94.5M | 308 t |
| 2021 | $57.5M | 497 t |
| 2020 | $50.2M | 329 t |
| 2019 | $76.3M | 689 t |
| 2018 | $85.3M | 510 t |
| 2017 | $100.8M | 737 t |
Where Kuwait imports computer processing units from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Poland (27%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.0M | 27% |
| Poland | $14.7M | 27% |
| United States | $7.4M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.5M | 10% |
| Sweden | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 3% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $865K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $673K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $152.91 per kg, 46% below the world average of $281.76, 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.
Computer processing units exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $714 thousand of computer processing units in 2024 (2 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (44%), Hong Kong (20%), Iraq (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $315K | 44% |
| Hong Kong | $146K | 20% |
| Iraq | $81K | 11% |
| Germany | $58K | 8.1% |
| Finland | $51K | 7.2% |
| Oman | $16K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $12K | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $10K | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $9K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait computer processing units imports (HS 8471.50): 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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported computer processing units worth $54.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 359 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Poland (27%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $152.91 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $281.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer processing units to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100.8 million in 2017 to $54.9 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $100.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.9 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export computer processing units?
Yes. Kuwait exported $714 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $54.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. 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 8471 page.
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