Electric water heaters imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $15.2 million of electric water heaters in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.0 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 | $15.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.0M | 5.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports electric water heaters from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), Mexico (21%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.9M | 32% |
| Mexico | $3.2M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| China | $1.2M | 8.2% |
| Oman | $632K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $512K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $497K | 3.3% |
| Norway | $183K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $97K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.83 per kg, 24% below the world average of $7.63, 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 water heaters exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported electric water heaters worth $332 thousand (145 tonnes). Iraq alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $307K | 93% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 4.3% |
| Qatar | $4K | 1% |
| Philippines | $3K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.5% |
| Oman | $1K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait electric water heaters imports (HS 8516.10): 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 8516.10: Heaters: electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of electric water heaters imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported electric water heaters worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric water heaters to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Mexico (21%) and Saudi Arabia (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.83 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $7.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric water heaters to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.0 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export electric water heaters?
Yes. Kuwait exported $332 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The HS code for electric water heaters is subheading 8516.10. 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.
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