Electric winches and capstans imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.6 million of electric winches and capstans in 2024 (212 tonnes). Value fell 65% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.3 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 | $2.6M | 212 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 588 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 271 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 419 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 193 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 350 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 474 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 562 t |
Where Kuwait imports electric winches and capstans from
Most of the value came from Italy (43%), China (18%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+825% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 43% |
| China | $454K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $269K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $207K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $176K | 6.9% |
| Taiwan | $143K | 5.6% |
| Sweden | $92K | 3.6% |
| India | $64K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.8% |
| United States | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.05 per kg, 33% above the world average of $9.06. 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 winches and capstans imports (HS 8425.31): 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 8425.31: Winches: capstans: powered by an electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric winches and capstans imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported electric winches and capstans worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 212 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric winches and capstans to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (18%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 825% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric winches and capstans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.05 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $9.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric winches and capstans to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric winches and capstans?
The HS code for electric winches and capstans is subheading 8425.31. 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 8425 page.
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