Computer storage units imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $23.7 million of computer storage units in 2024 (102 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.5 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 | $23.7M | 102 t |
| 2023 | $26.7M | 94 t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 70 t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 108 t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 128 t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 151 t |
| 2018 | $28.6M | 164 t |
| 2017 | $31.4M | 218 t |
Where Kuwait imports computer storage units from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Ireland (20%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 31% |
| Ireland | $4.8M | 20% |
| United States | $2.7M | 12% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $857K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $804K | 3.4% |
| Philippines | $712K | 3% |
| Mexico | $621K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $232.54 per kg, 40% below the world average of $384.45, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait computer storage units imports (HS 8471.70): 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 8471.70: Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer storage units imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported computer storage units worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer storage units to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Ireland (20%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer storage units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $232.54 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $384.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer storage units to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.4 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer storage units?
The HS code for computer storage units is subheading 8471.70. 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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