Industrial diesel engines imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported industrial diesel engines worth $2.5 million (165 tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.2 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 | $2.5M | 165 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 117 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 200 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 200 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 515 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 461 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 572 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 207 t |
Where Kuwait imports industrial diesel engines from
The largest suppliers were United States (28%), India (24%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+659% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $703K | 28% |
| India | $615K | 24% |
| China | $496K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $336K | 13% |
| Sweden | $70K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $62K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $47K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $47K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $34K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $28K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.31 per kg, close to the world average of $13.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial diesel engines exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $992 thousand of industrial diesel engines in 2024 (67 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $841K | 85% |
| Bahrain | $59K | 6% |
| India | $33K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 3.3% |
| United States | $17K | 1.7% |
| Jordan | $4K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported industrial diesel engines worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 165 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($703 thousand), followed by India (24%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 659% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.31 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $13.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export industrial diesel engines?
Yes. Kuwait exported $992 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Bahrain and India. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. 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 8408 page.
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