Domestic cooking appliances imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported domestic cooking appliances worth $20.8 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.3 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 | $20.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports domestic cooking appliances from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.5M | 65% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $387K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $376K | 1.8% |
| Romania | $274K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $258K | 1.2% |
| France | $221K | 1.1% |
| United States | $215K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $200K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.16 per kg, close to the world average of $7.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Domestic cooking appliances exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported domestic cooking appliances worth $337 thousand (42 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $223K | 66% |
| Philippines | $39K | 12% |
| Turkey | $26K | 7.6% |
| Qatar | $13K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $11K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 1.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait domestic cooking appliances imports (HS 8516.60): 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 8516.60: Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves).
Common questions
What is the value of domestic cooking appliances imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported domestic cooking appliances worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply domestic cooking appliances to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of domestic cooking appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.16 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $7.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of domestic cooking appliances to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $32.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export domestic cooking appliances?
Yes. Kuwait exported $337 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Philippines and Turkey. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for domestic cooking appliances?
The HS code for domestic cooking appliances is subheading 8516.60. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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