General cargo trailers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of general cargo trailers by Kuwait reached $5.0 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $24.5 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 | $5.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 12.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports general cargo trailers from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), United Arab Emirates (24%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 24% |
| United States | $651K | 13% |
| Spain | $450K | 9% |
| Luxembourg | $338K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $205K | 4.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $176K | 3.5% |
| Oman | $128K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $104K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $75K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 27% below the world average of $3.89, 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.
General cargo trailers exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $1.6 million of general cargo trailers in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (45%), Saudi Arabia (34%), Iran (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $727K | 45% |
| Saudi Arabia | $560K | 34% |
| Iran | $239K | 15% |
| Qatar | $46K | 2.8% |
| Iraq | $30K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $15K | 0.9% |
| Sudan | $10K | 0.6% |
| Jordan | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported general cargo trailers worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (24%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2019 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export general cargo trailers?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iran. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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