Gym equipment imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gym equipment by Kuwait reached $19.7 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 2.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports gym equipment from
Most of the value came from China (40%), United States (13%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 40% |
| United States | $2.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $1.4M | 7% |
| Taiwan | $702K | 3.6% |
| Mauritius | $664K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $653K | 3.3% |
| Slovakia | $563K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $449K | 2.3% |
| India | $327K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.61 per kg, 67% above the world average of $5.15. 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.
Gym equipment exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $482 thousand of gym equipment in 2024 (125 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (29%), Iraq (23%), Oman (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $142K | 29% |
| Iraq | $110K | 23% |
| Oman | $65K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60K | 12% |
| Syria | $51K | 11% |
| Turkey | $18K | 3.7% |
| Qatar | $14K | 2.9% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait gym equipment imports (HS 9506.91): 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 9506.91: Athletics and gymnastics equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of gym equipment imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported gym equipment worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply gym equipment to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of gym equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.61 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $5.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gym equipment to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export gym equipment?
Yes. Kuwait exported $482 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gym equipment?
The HS code for gym equipment is subheading 9506.91. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9506 page.
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