Electric cars imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric cars by Kuwait reached $17.9 million in 2024 (798 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $30.5 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 | $17.9M | 798 t |
| 2023 | $30.5M | 971 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 431 t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 395 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 156 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 63 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 42 t |
Where Kuwait imports electric cars from
Most of the value came from China (31%), United States (26%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 31% |
| United States | $4.6M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 17% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 14% |
| South Korea | $973K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $729K | 4.1% |
| Slovakia | $181K | 1% |
| Italy | $109K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $69K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $67K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.42 per kg, 23% above the world average of $18.28. 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.
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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 8703.80: Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion.
Common questions
What is the value of electric cars imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported electric cars worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 798 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric cars to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by the United States (26%) and the United Kingdom (17%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.42 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $18.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric cars to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, an increase of 714%. The peak was 2023 at $30.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric cars?
The HS code for electric cars is subheading 8703.80. 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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