Front-end loaders imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of front-end loaders by Kuwait reached $24.7 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $50.8 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 | $24.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $28.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $36.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $50.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $36.7M | 7.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports front-end loaders from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.5M | 75% |
| India | $3.2M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $382K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $365K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $348K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $173K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $125K | 0.5% |
| France | $116K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $103K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, 39% below the world average of $6.70, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Front-end loaders exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $7.8 million of front-end loaders in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (44%), United Arab Emirates (21%), Oman (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+920% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $3.4M | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 21% |
| Oman | $1.3M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $998K | 13% |
| Libya | $199K | 2.5% |
| Qatar | $141K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $45K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $41K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $23K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $12K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported front-end loaders worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by India (13%) and the Czech Republic (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of front-end loaders to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.7 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $50.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export front-end loaders?
Yes. Kuwait exported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. 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 8429 page.
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