Gas and liquid meters imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas and liquid meters by Kuwait reached $9.9 million in 2024 (45 tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.6 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 | $9.9M | 45 t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 139 t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 79 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 62 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 74 t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 90 t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 170 t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 207 t |
Where Kuwait imports gas and liquid meters from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), United Kingdom (31%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.2M | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 31% |
| France | $747K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $523K | 5.3% |
| China | $477K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $301K | 3% |
| Mexico | $275K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $216K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $209K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $148K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $220.63 per kg, 59% above the world average of $138.98. 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.
Gas and liquid meters exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $320 thousand of gas and liquid meters in 2024 (6 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Oman (37%), United States (23%), Turkey (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+843% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $117K | 37% |
| United States | $73K | 23% |
| Turkey | $47K | 15% |
| Iraq | $26K | 8.2% |
| Egypt | $25K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 3.1% |
| India | $4K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait gas and liquid meters imports (HS 9026.80): 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 9026.80: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032).
Common questions
What is the value of gas and liquid meters imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported gas and liquid meters worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas and liquid meters to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (31%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas and liquid meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $220.63 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $138.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas and liquid meters to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $23.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export gas and liquid meters?
Yes. Kuwait exported $320 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, the United States and Turkey. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas and liquid meters?
The HS code for gas and liquid meters is subheading 9026.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9026 page.
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