Headphones and earphones imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of headphones and earphones by Kuwait reached $55.1 million in 2024 (862 tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $55.1M | 862 t |
| 2023 | $43.6M | 801 t |
| 2022 | $49.2M | 281 t |
| 2021 | $48.9M | 544 t |
| 2020 | $59.7M | 491 t |
| 2019 | $53.0M | 496 t |
| 2018 | $54.3M | 419 t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 754 t |
Where Kuwait imports headphones and earphones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.6M | 57% |
| Vietnam | $22.0M | 40% |
| Hong Kong | $522K | 1% |
| United States | $224K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $154K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $97K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $96K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $79K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $79K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $53K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.98 per kg, 37% below the world average of $100.92, 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.
Headphones and earphones exports from Kuwait
Exports of headphones and earphones by Kuwait reached $577 thousand in 2024 (4 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 97% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+801% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $558K | 97% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 1% |
| Cyprus | $5K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Estonia | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Jordan | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait headphones and earphones imports (HS 8518.30): 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 8518.30: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers.
Common questions
What is the value of headphones and earphones imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported headphones and earphones worth $55.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 862 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply headphones and earphones to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($31.6 million), followed by Vietnam (40%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of headphones and earphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.98 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $100.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of headphones and earphones to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.9 million in 2017 to $55.1 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2020 at $59.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export headphones and earphones?
Yes. Kuwait exported $577 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Cyprus. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $54.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for headphones and earphones?
The HS code for headphones and earphones is subheading 8518.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8518 page.
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