Evaporative coolers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $12.4 million of evaporative coolers in 2024 (904 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $27.2 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 | $12.4M | 904 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 664 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 371 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $27.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.2M | 2.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports evaporative coolers from
The largest suppliers were Austria (40%), Italy (35%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $4.9M | 40% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 35% |
| China | $772K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $564K | 4.5% |
| Slovakia | $526K | 4.2% |
| India | $246K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $236K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $181K | 1.5% |
| France | $176K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $150K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.76 per kg, close to the world average of $15.26.
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 evaporative coolers imports (HS 8415.83): 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 8415.83: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, not incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporative coolers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported evaporative coolers worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 904 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporative coolers to Kuwait?
Austria was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Italy (35%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average import price of evaporative coolers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.76 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $15.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of evaporative coolers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.2 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2019 at $27.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for evaporative coolers?
The HS code for evaporative coolers is subheading 8415.83. 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 8415 page.
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