High power three-phase motors imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported high power three-phase motors worth $9.1 million (508 tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.7 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 | $9.1M | 508 t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 617 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 248 t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 682 t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 788 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 605 t |
Where Kuwait imports high power three-phase motors from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (33%), China (30%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 33% |
| China | $2.8M | 30% |
| United States | $1.2M | 13% |
| South Korea | $590K | 6.5% |
| Japan | $401K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $348K | 3.8% |
| Russia | $225K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $164K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $130K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $55K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.95 per kg, 32% above the world average of $13.59. 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 power three-phase motors exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $716 thousand of high power three-phase motors in 2024 (135 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (47%), Colombia (41%), Oman (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $334K | 47% |
| Colombia | $290K | 41% |
| Oman | $36K | 5% |
| Egypt | $30K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 3.1% |
| Iran | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait high power three-phase motors imports (HS 8501.53): 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 8501.53: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power three-phase motors imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported high power three-phase motors worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 508 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power three-phase motors to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (30%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power three-phase motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.95 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $13.59 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 power three-phase motors to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $25.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export high power three-phase motors?
Yes. Kuwait exported $716 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Colombia and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power three-phase motors?
The HS code for high power three-phase motors is subheading 8501.53. 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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