High capacity AC alternators imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.8 million of high capacity ac alternators in 2024 (40 tonnes). Value rose 1219% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.8 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 | $2.8M | 40 t |
| 2023 | $210K | 44 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 193 t |
| 2021 | $151K | 6 t |
| 2020 | $324K | 42 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 147 t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 208 t |
| 2017 | $704K | 105 t |
Where Kuwait imports high capacity ac alternators from
Japan alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.2M | 79% |
| France | $435K | 16% |
| China | $105K | 3.8% |
| United States | $22K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $15K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.30 per kg, 563% above the world average of $10.46. 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.
High capacity AC alternators exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported high capacity ac alternators worth $666 thousand (341 tonnes). Most of it went to Iran (42%), United Arab Emirates (31%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $280K | 42% |
| United Arab Emirates | $206K | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $89K | 13% |
| Iraq | $69K | 10% |
| Togo | $20K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait high capacity ac alternators imports (HS 8501.64): 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 8501.64: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of high capacity ac alternators imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported high capacity ac alternators worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply high capacity ac alternators to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (16%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of high capacity ac alternators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.30 per kg in 2024, 563% above the world average of $10.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high capacity ac alternators to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $704 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 293%. The peak was 2018 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export high capacity ac alternators?
Yes. Kuwait exported $666 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for high capacity ac alternators?
The HS code for high capacity ac alternators is subheading 8501.64. 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 8501 page.
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