Electrical switching apparatus (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $19.7 million of electrical switching apparatus (other) in 2024 (792 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $43.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.7M | 792 t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 717 t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 552 t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 950 t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 917 t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $36.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $43.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports electrical switching apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from China (22%), Turkey (22%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, North Macedonia grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 22% |
| Turkey | $4.3M | 22% |
| United States | $1.6M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 6.9% |
| India | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $953K | 4.8% |
| Japan | $802K | 4.1% |
| North Macedonia | $722K | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.89 per kg, 30% below the world average of $35.57, 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.
Electrical switching apparatus (other) exports from Kuwait
Exports of electrical switching apparatus (other) by Kuwait reached $290 thousand in 2024 (17 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (35%), Qatar (33%), United Arab Emirates (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 35% |
| Qatar | $96K | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 22% |
| Syria | $18K | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $3K | 1% |
| India | $3K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $1K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait electrical switching apparatus (other) imports (HS 8536.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8536.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switching apparatus (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 792 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switching apparatus (other) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. North Macedonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switching apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.89 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $35.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switching apparatus (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.9 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $43.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export electrical switching apparatus (other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $290 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other) is subheading 8536.90. 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 8536 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Kuwait, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World electrical switching apparatus (other) trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.