Distillation and rectification equipment imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.6 million of distillation and rectification equipment in 2024 (384 tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.4 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 | $3.6M | 384 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 199 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 134 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 360 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 229 t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports distillation and rectification equipment from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 69% |
| India | $440K | 12% |
| United States | $234K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $137K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $70K | 2% |
| Italy | $36K | 1% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $21K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $21K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.35 per kg, 33% below the world average of $13.90, 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 distillation and rectification equipment imports (HS 8419.40): 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 8419.40: Distilling or rectifying plant: not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of distillation and rectification equipment imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported distillation and rectification equipment worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 384 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply distillation and rectification equipment to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (12%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of distillation and rectification equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.35 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $13.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of distillation and rectification equipment to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for distillation and rectification equipment?
The HS code for distillation and rectification equipment is subheading 8419.40. 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 8419 page.
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