Flexographic printing machines imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flexographic printing machines by Kuwait reached $2.7 million in 2024 (102 tonnes). Value rose 536% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $2.7M | 102 t |
| 2023 | $425K | 57 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 154 t |
| 2021 | $357K | 19 t |
| 2020 | $184K | 32 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 48 t |
| 2018 | $248K | 38 t |
| 2017 | $228K | 12 t |
Where Kuwait imports flexographic printing machines from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 62% |
| Taiwan | $997K | 37% |
| Turkey | $25K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
| China | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.50 per kg, 75% above the world average of $15.16. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait flexographic printing machines imports (HS 8443.16): 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 8443.16: Printing machinery: flexographic.
Common questions
What is the value of flexographic printing machines imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported flexographic printing machines worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 536% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexographic printing machines to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Taiwan (37%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 589% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexographic printing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.50 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $15.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flexographic printing machines to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $228 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexographic printing machines?
The HS code for flexographic printing machines is subheading 8443.16. 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 8443 page.
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