Evaporative air coolers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.3 million of evaporative air coolers in 2024 (387 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.2 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 | $2.3M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 426 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 391 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 767 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 442 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 443 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 454 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 325 t |
Where Kuwait imports evaporative air coolers from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+351% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 56% |
| India | $328K | 14% |
| Germany | $235K | 10% |
| Turkey | $89K | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $68K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $63K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $55K | 2.4% |
| Iran | $48K | 2.1% |
| United States | $37K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $32K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.01 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Evaporative air coolers exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $241 thousand of evaporative air coolers in 2024 (36 tonnes). Most of it went to Iran (40%), Egypt (30%), Saudi Arabia (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $97K | 40% |
| Egypt | $73K | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 11% |
| Iraq | $9K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $4K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait evaporative air coolers imports (HS 8479.60): 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 8479.60: Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporative air coolers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported evaporative air coolers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporative air coolers to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (14%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of evaporative air coolers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of evaporative air coolers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2021 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export evaporative air coolers?
Yes. Kuwait exported $241 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for evaporative air coolers?
The HS code for evaporative air coolers is subheading 8479.60. 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 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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