Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $30.5 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $39.7 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 | $30.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $31.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $39.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 3.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Poland (23%), Germany (20%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 31% |
| Poland | $7.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 20% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 11% |
| United States | $1.5M | 5% |
| South Korea | $866K | 2.8% |
| France | $634K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $433K | 1.4% |
| India | $295K | 1% |
| Thailand | $270K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.64 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $2.9 million of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes in 2024 (987 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 82% |
| United Arab Emirates | $229K | 7.8% |
| Egypt | $219K | 7.5% |
| Iran | $26K | 0.9% |
| Sudan | $25K | 0.8% |
| Libya | $23K | 0.8% |
| Oman | $21K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.23): 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 8704.23: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Poland (23%) and Germany (20%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.64 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $7.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $39.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
The HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes is subheading 8704.23. 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 8704 page.
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