Household refrigerators imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported household refrigerators worth $11.4 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.4 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 | $11.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 3.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports household refrigerators from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Thailand (27%), Turkey (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 49% |
| Thailand | $3.1M | 27% |
| Turkey | $738K | 6.5% |
| Vietnam | $568K | 5% |
| United States | $432K | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $275K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $174K | 1.5% |
| India | $171K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $90K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $65K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, close to the world average of $5.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait household refrigerators imports (HS 8418.21): 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 8418.21: Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other.
Common questions
What is the value of household refrigerators imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported household refrigerators worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply household refrigerators to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Thailand (27%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of household refrigerators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of household refrigerators to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for household refrigerators?
The HS code for household refrigerators is subheading 8418.21. 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 8418 page.
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