Dental instruments imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $11.7 million of dental instruments in 2024 (94 tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $22.0 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 | $11.7M | 94 t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 179 t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 121 t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 140 t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 267 t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 121 t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 107 t |
Where Kuwait imports dental instruments from
Most of the value came from Germany (21%), United States (16%), China (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.5M | 21% |
| United States | $1.8M | 16% |
| China | $1.6M | 14% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 11% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 9.9% |
| Italy | $636K | 5.4% |
| France | $480K | 4.1% |
| Austria | $439K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $383K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $321K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $124.80 per kg, close to the world average of $113.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dental instruments exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported dental instruments worth $245 thousand (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (49%), Switzerland (22%), South Korea (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $119K | 49% |
| Switzerland | $53K | 22% |
| South Korea | $35K | 14% |
| India | $15K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $7K | 3% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait dental instruments imports (HS 9018.49): 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 9018.49: Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill engines.
Common questions
What is the value of dental instruments imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported dental instruments worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply dental instruments to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United States (16%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 43 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of dental instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $124.80 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $113.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dental instruments to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2020 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export dental instruments?
Yes. Kuwait exported $245 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Switzerland and South Korea. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dental instruments?
The HS code for dental instruments is subheading 9018.49. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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