🇰🇼 Kuwait imports of electric motor: 2024 trade data
Imports of electric motor by Kuwait reached $44.3 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $75.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of electric motor by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $52.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $71.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $49.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $35.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $43.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $75.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $44.6M | 3.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports electric motor from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Italy (14%), Thailand (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+666% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $9.1M | 21% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $6.2M | 14% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $4.5M | 10% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $3.7M | 8.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.1M | 6.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.8M | 6.2% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $2.6M | 6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.1M | 4.8% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.8M | 4% |
Types of electric motor under HS 8501
| 8501.52 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW | 28% |
| 8501.40 | Electric motors: AC motors, single-phase | 23% |
| 8501.53 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW | 21% |
| 8501.64 | Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA | 6.2% |
| 8501.10 | Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5W | 5.4% |
| 8501.62 | Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA | 4.7% |
| 8501.31 | Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750W | 4.2% |
| 8501.32 | Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price of electric motor
The average declared value was about $11.35 per kg, close to the world average of $13.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kuwait also exports electric motor
Exports of electric motor by Kuwait reached $3.2 million in 2024 (730 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 61% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $290K | 9% |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | $287K | 8.9% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $194K | 6% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $119K | 3.7% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $111K | 3.5% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $100K | 3.1% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $36K | 1.1% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $23K | 0.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $22K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Electric motor trade in Kuwait: questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported electric motor worth $44.3 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does Kuwait import electric motor from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (21%), Italy (14%), Thailand (10%).
What is the average import price of electric motor in Kuwait?
The average declared import value was about $11.35 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $13.41 per kg.
Does Kuwait export electric motor?
Yes. Kuwait exported electric motor worth $3.2 million in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Iran.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
Electric motor falls under HS heading 8501 (Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading electric motor with Kuwait?
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