Heat treatment machinery (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heat treatment machinery (other) by Kuwait reached $19.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 97% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $122.1 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 | $19.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 492 t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 688 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 131 t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 844 t |
| 2019 | $25.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $68.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $122.1M | 13.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports heat treatment machinery (other) from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Belgium (21%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+913% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 37% |
| Belgium | $4.1M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $955K | 5% |
| India | $913K | 4.8% |
| United States | $625K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $563K | 3% |
| Japan | $300K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $121K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.57 per kg, 40% below the world average of $22.61, 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.
Heat treatment machinery (other) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $215 thousand of heat treatment machinery (other) in 2024 (56 tonnes). Most of it went to Iran (16%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Oman (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $34K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 15% |
| Oman | $26K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 12% |
| Iraq | $20K | 9.3% |
| Egypt | $20K | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $16K | 7.3% |
| Qatar | $11K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 4.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait heat treatment machinery (other) imports (HS 8419.89): 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 8419.89: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported heat treatment machinery (other) worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery (other) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Belgium (21%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 913% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.57 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $22.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $122.1 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, a fall of 84%. The peak was 2017 at $122.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export heat treatment machinery (other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $215 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Saudi Arabia and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery (other)?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery (other) is subheading 8419.89. 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 8419 page.
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