Electrodiagnostic equipment imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrodiagnostic equipment by Kuwait reached $65.3 million in 2024 (96 tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $65.3M | 96 t |
| 2023 | $81.1M | 125 t |
| 2022 | $71.8M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $31.0M | 96 t |
| 2020 | $61.7M | 184 t |
| 2019 | $36.2M | 112 t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 101 t |
| 2017 | $28.0M | 147 t |
Where Kuwait imports electrodiagnostic equipment from
Ireland alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $38.8M | 59% |
| United States | $9.6M | 15% |
| Mexico | $7.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 2.6% |
| China | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $740K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $737K | 1.1% |
| Costa Rica | $622K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $681.92 per kg, 151% above the world average of $271.85. 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 electrodiagnostic equipment imports (HS 9018.19): 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 9018.19: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters), n.e.c. in item no. 9018.1.
Common questions
What is the value of electrodiagnostic equipment imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported electrodiagnostic equipment worth $65.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrodiagnostic equipment to Kuwait?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($38.8 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 855% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrodiagnostic equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $681.92 per kg in 2024, 151% above the world average of $271.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrodiagnostic equipment to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.0 million in 2017 to $65.3 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2023 at $81.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrodiagnostic equipment?
The HS code for electrodiagnostic equipment is subheading 9018.19. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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