Lead-acid starter batteries imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $53.7 million of lead-acid starter batteries in 2024 (20.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $53.7M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $50.7M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $55.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $48.1M | 17.8K t |
| 2019 | $53.2M | 19.6K t |
| 2018 | $56.9M | 20.2K t |
| 2017 | $52.5M | 18.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports lead-acid starter batteries from
The largest suppliers were India (31%), United States (15%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+956% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $16.5M | 31% |
| United States | $8.1M | 15% |
| China | $7.2M | 13% |
| South Korea | $4.3M | 7.9% |
| Malaysia | $3.2M | 5.9% |
| Bangladesh | $2.6M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid starter batteries exports from Kuwait
Exports of lead-acid starter batteries by Kuwait reached $268 thousand in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $255K | 95% |
| Italy | $13K | 4.8% |
| Benin | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $53.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by the United States (15%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 956% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.5 million in 2017 to $53.7 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $56.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export lead-acid starter batteries?
Yes. Kuwait exported $268 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Italy and Benin. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $53.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. 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 8507 page.
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