Electric signalling apparatus (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $7.5 million of electric signalling apparatus (other) in 2024 (68 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.8 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 | $7.5M | 68 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 109 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 75 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 141 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 166 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 190 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 147 t |
Where Kuwait imports electric signalling apparatus (other) from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+942% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 56% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 16% |
| United States | $421K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $418K | 5.6% |
| France | $233K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $177K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $131K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $129K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $95K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $68K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $109.79 per kg, 22% above the world average of $90.29. 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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The shipment records behind Kuwait electric signalling apparatus (other) imports (HS 8531.80): 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 8531.80: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of electric signalling apparatus (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported electric signalling apparatus (other) worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric signalling apparatus (other) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Vietnam (16%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 942% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric signalling apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $109.79 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $90.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric signalling apparatus (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other) is subheading 8531.80. 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 8531 page.
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