Electric hand tools (other types) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported electric hand tools (other types) worth $2.1 million (178 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.9 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 | $2.1M | 178 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 221 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 154 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 550 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 390 t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 582 t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 764 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 346 t |
Where Kuwait imports electric hand tools (other types) from
China alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 67% |
| Malaysia | $180K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $99K | 4.7% |
| Romania | $62K | 2.9% |
| Austria | $59K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $56K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $51K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $45K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $33K | 1.6% |
| India | $20K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.94 per kg, 33% below the world average of $17.69, 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.
Electric hand tools (other types) exports from Kuwait
Exports of electric hand tools (other types) by Kuwait reached $223 thousand in 2024 (8 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+916% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $174K | 78% |
| Germany | $30K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $7K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 2.7% |
| Iraq | $5K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait electric hand tools (other types) imports (HS 8467.29): 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 8467.29: Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drills.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hand tools (other types) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported electric hand tools (other types) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 178 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hand tools (other types) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Malaysia (8%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hand tools (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.94 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $17.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric hand tools (other types) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2018 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export electric hand tools (other types)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $223 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Germany and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hand tools (other types)?
The HS code for electric hand tools (other types) is subheading 8467.29. 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 8467 page.
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