Diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $11.7 million (861 tonnes). Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | 861 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 678 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 504 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 276 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 76 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 181 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 89 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 154 t |
Where Kuwait imports diesel cars 1500-2500cc from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+521% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $8.7M | 74% |
| United States | $1.6M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $793K | 6.8% |
| China | $284K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $182K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $77K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $57K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.1% |
| France | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.60 per kg, close to the world average of $13.99.
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 diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports (HS 8703.32): 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 8703.32: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars 1500-2500cc imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 861 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Kuwait?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 553% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars 1500-2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 384%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc is subheading 8703.32. 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 8703 page.
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