Insulating fittings (other materials) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $2.1 million (218 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 218 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 189 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 118 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 83 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 64 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 146 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 133 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 262 t |
Where Kuwait imports insulating fittings (other materials) from
The largest suppliers were India (35%), United Arab Emirates (27%), China (24%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $749K | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $577K | 27% |
| China | $516K | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $108K | 5.1% |
| United States | $79K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $46K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $14K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $9K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.72 per kg, close to the world average of $9.64.
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 insulating fittings (other materials) imports (HS 8547.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8547.90: Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings (other materials) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported insulating fittings (other materials) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating fittings (other materials) to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($749 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (27%) and China (24%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating fittings (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulating fittings (other materials) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings (other materials)?
The HS code for insulating fittings (other materials) is subheading 8547.90. 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 8547 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Kuwait trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World insulating fittings (other materials) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Kuwait
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.