Crane trucks imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane trucks by Kuwait reached $26.6 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $79.6 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 | $26.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $49.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $47.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $79.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $79.6M | 13.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports crane trucks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.4M | 73% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 26% |
| Japan | $194K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $102K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.69, 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.
Crane trucks exports from Kuwait
Exports of crane trucks by Kuwait reached $8.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+623% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.8M | 72% |
| Qatar | $1.4M | 18% |
| Guinea | $330K | 4.1% |
| Iraq | $199K | 2.5% |
| Iran | $155K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $90K | 1.1% |
| Syria | $23K | 0.3% |
| Sudan | $13K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait crane trucks imports (HS 8705.10): 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 8705.10: Vehicles: crane lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of crane trucks imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported crane trucks worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane trucks to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by Germany (26%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of crane trucks to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.6 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2017 at $79.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export crane trucks?
Yes. Kuwait exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Guinea. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane trucks?
The HS code for crane trucks is subheading 8705.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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