Hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $3.3 million (54 tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.1 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 | $3.3M | 54 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 409 t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 231 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 58 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 114 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 36 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 95 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 476 t |
Where Kuwait imports hydraulic and pneumatic valves from
Most of the value came from Germany (24%), United States (20%), United Arab Emirates (18%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $780K | 24% |
| United States | $659K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $606K | 18% |
| China | $263K | 8% |
| Italy | $188K | 5.7% |
| France | $159K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $93K | 2.8% |
| Romania | $72K | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $48K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $48K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.00 per kg, 28% above the world average of $47.70. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports (HS 8481.20): 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 8481.20: Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic and pneumatic valves imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($780 thousand), followed by the United States (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (18%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic and pneumatic valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $61.00 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $47.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves?
The HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves is subheading 8481.20. 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 8481 page.
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