Incandescent lamps imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $7.7 million of incandescent lamps in 2024 (54 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 212 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 122% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $7.7M | 54 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 34 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 238 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 27 t |
| 2020 | $119K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $178K | 11 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 41 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 166 t |
Where Kuwait imports incandescent lamps from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.6M | 72% |
| Vietnam | $292K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $204K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $157K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $146K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $141K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $119K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $115K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $105K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $102K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $143.44 per kg, 1358% above the world average of $9.84. 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 incandescent lamps imports (HS 8539.22): 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 8539.22: Lamps: filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), of a power not exceeding 200W and for a voltage exceeding 100 volts, other than tungsten halogen.
Common questions
What is the value of incandescent lamps imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported incandescent lamps worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 122% on 2023.
Which countries supply incandescent lamps to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Vietnam (4%) and Poland (3%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average import price of incandescent lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $143.44 per kg in 2024, 1358% above the world average of $9.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of incandescent lamps to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 245%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for incandescent lamps?
The HS code for incandescent lamps is subheading 8539.22. 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 8539 page.
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