Food preparation equipment imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food preparation equipment by Kuwait reached $12.9 million in 2024 (374 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.9 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 | $12.9M | 374 t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 492 t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 360 t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 509 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 376 t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 639 t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 674 t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 517 t |
Where Kuwait imports food preparation equipment from
Most of the value came from United States (22%), Italy (21%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+726% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.9M | 22% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $926K | 7.2% |
| China | $835K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $599K | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $323K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $279K | 2.2% |
| France | $227K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.58 per kg, close to the world average of $33.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food preparation equipment exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported food preparation equipment worth $617 thousand (12 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (40%), Oman (35%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $246K | 40% |
| Oman | $213K | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $38K | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 4.5% |
| Iraq | $11K | 1.8% |
| United States | $3K | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait food preparation equipment imports (HS 8419.81): 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 8419.81: Machinery, plant and equipment: for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparation equipment imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported food preparation equipment worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 374 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparation equipment to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 726% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $33.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food preparation equipment to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export food preparation equipment?
Yes. Kuwait exported $617 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparation equipment?
The HS code for food preparation equipment is subheading 8419.81. 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 8419 page.
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