Industrial dryers (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported industrial dryers (other) worth $4.9 million (151 tonnes). Value rose 98% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.5 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 | $4.9M | 151 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 254 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 547 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 836 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 398 t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 432 t |
Where Kuwait imports industrial dryers (other) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (27%), Germany (24%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+703% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.3M | 27% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 24% |
| United States | $568K | 12% |
| Poland | $561K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $471K | 9.6% |
| India | $240K | 4.9% |
| China | $164K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $67K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $54K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $30K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.45 per kg, 81% above the world average of $17.91. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait industrial dryers (other) imports (HS 8419.39): 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 8419.39: Dryers: for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial dryers (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported industrial dryers (other) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial dryers (other) to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (24%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial dryers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.45 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $17.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial dryers (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial dryers (other)?
The HS code for industrial dryers (other) is subheading 8419.39. 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 8419 page.
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