High voltage distribution panels imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $42.4 million of high voltage distribution panels in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 44% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $42.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $29.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 980 t |
| 2020 | $35.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 847 t |
| 2018 | $35.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $32.2M | 1.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports high voltage distribution panels from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), South Africa (15%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.2M | 48% |
| South Africa | $6.5M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.5M | 13% |
| United States | $3.7M | 8.7% |
| India | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $657K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $549K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $512K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $476K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $436K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.55 per kg, close to the world average of $22.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage distribution panels exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported high voltage distribution panels worth $24.9 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Qatar alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $22.4M | 90% |
| United Arab Emirates | $820K | 3.3% |
| Bahrain | $669K | 2.7% |
| Oman | $337K | 1.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $314K | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $143K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $88K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $14K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait high voltage distribution panels imports (HS 8537.20): 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 8537.20: Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage distribution panels imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported high voltage distribution panels worth $42.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage distribution panels to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($20.2 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage distribution panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.55 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $22.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage distribution panels to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.2 million in 2017 to $42.4 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export high voltage distribution panels?
Yes. Kuwait exported $24.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage distribution panels?
The HS code for high voltage distribution panels is subheading 8537.20. 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 8537 page.
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