Data readers and transcription machines imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $14.4 million of data readers and transcription machines in 2024 (54 tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $19.3 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 | $14.4M | 54 t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 75 t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 42 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 35 t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 22 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 26 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 36 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 57 t |
Where Kuwait imports data readers and transcription machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+926% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 64% |
| United States | $2.2M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $823K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $594K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $400K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $268K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $174K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $85K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $71K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $267.47 per kg, 75% above the world average of $152.76. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait data readers and transcription machines imports (HS 8471.90): 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 8471.90: Magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of data readers and transcription machines imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported data readers and transcription machines worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply data readers and transcription machines to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 926% on the year.
What is the average import price of data readers and transcription machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $267.47 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $152.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of data readers and transcription machines to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2020 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for data readers and transcription machines?
The HS code for data readers and transcription machines is subheading 8471.90. 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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