Control transformers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $5.2 million of control transformers in 2024 (696 tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.1 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 | $5.2M | 696 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 352 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 559 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 467 t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 327 t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 489 t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 313 t |
Where Kuwait imports control transformers from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), India (31%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 35% |
| India | $1.6M | 31% |
| Germany | $792K | 15% |
| Italy | $445K | 8.5% |
| United States | $92K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $69K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $58K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $52K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $39K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.51 per kg, 36% below the world average of $11.75, 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 control transformers imports (HS 8504.31): 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 8504.31: Electrical transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of control transformers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported control transformers worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 696 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply control transformers to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (31%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 781% on the year.
What is the average import price of control transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.51 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $11.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of control transformers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for control transformers?
The HS code for control transformers is subheading 8504.31. 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 8504 page.
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