Construction and public works machinery imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $16.5 million of construction and public works machinery in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $34.4 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 | $16.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 714 t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 400 t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $21.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 1.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports construction and public works machinery from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.0M | 54% |
| China | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $962K | 5.8% |
| United States | $913K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $820K | 5% |
| Mexico | $438K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $418K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $221K | 1.3% |
| India | $203K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.53 per kg, 27% above the world average of $12.19. 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.
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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 8479.10: Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of construction and public works machinery imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported construction and public works machinery worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction and public works machinery to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by China (9%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction and public works machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.53 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $12.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of construction and public works machinery to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2019 at $34.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction and public works machinery?
The HS code for construction and public works machinery is subheading 8479.10. 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 8479 page.
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