Filtration machinery parts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filtration machinery parts by Kuwait reached $30.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $64.9 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 | $30.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $30.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 980 t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 777 t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 809 t |
| 2019 | $37.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $45.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $64.9M | 4.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports filtration machinery parts from
Most of the value came from United States (36%), China (12%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.9M | 36% |
| China | $3.8M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 7.6% |
| India | $2.1M | 6.9% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $799K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.09 per kg, 42% above the world average of $18.34. 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.
Filtration machinery parts exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $213 thousand of filtration machinery parts in 2024 (12 tonnes). Most of it went to France (40%), United Arab Emirates (34%), Qatar (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $84K | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 34% |
| Qatar | $14K | 6.6% |
| Thailand | $12K | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $8K | 3.9% |
| Oman | $6K | 2.9% |
| India | $3K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait filtration machinery parts imports (HS 8421.99): 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 8421.99: Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of filtration machinery parts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported filtration machinery parts worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply filtration machinery parts to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by China (12%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of filtration machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.09 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $18.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of filtration machinery parts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.9 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $64.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export filtration machinery parts?
Yes. Kuwait exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $30.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for filtration machinery parts?
The HS code for filtration machinery parts is subheading 8421.99. 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 8421 page.
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