Illuminated sign imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported illuminated sign worth $2.7 million (208 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.8 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 | $2.7M | 208 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 240 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 71 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 164 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 96 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 165 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 96 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 71 t |
Where Kuwait imports illuminated sign from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), United Arab Emirates (23%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $971K | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $631K | 23% |
| Turkey | $389K | 14% |
| Romania | $171K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $75K | 2.8% |
| India | $69K | 2.5% |
| United States | $59K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $46K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $43K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.14 per kg, 34% below the world average of $20.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait illuminated sign imports (HS 9405.60): 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 9405.60: Illuminated signs, name plates and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of illuminated sign imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported illuminated sign worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply illuminated sign to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($971 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of illuminated sign per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.14 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $20.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of illuminated sign to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2018 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for illuminated sign?
The HS code for illuminated sign is subheading 9405.60. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
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