Food processing machinery parts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported food processing machinery parts worth $3.1 million (72 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.8 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 | $3.1M | 72 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 38 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 46 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 71 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 59 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 70 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 112 t |
Where Kuwait imports food processing machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Spain (26%), Italy (18%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $814K | 27% |
| Italy | $547K | 18% |
| United States | $443K | 14% |
| Germany | $362K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $251K | 8.2% |
| France | $112K | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $110K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $79K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $53K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $53K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.74 per kg, 63% above the world average of $26.28. 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 food processing machinery parts imports (HS 8438.90): 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 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery parts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported food processing machinery parts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery parts to Kuwait?
Spain was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($814 thousand), followed by Italy (18%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.74 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $26.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery parts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2020 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90. 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 8438 page.
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