Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $10.9 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.4 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 | $10.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 2.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports lead-acid traction batteries from
Most of the value came from India (29%), Saudi Arabia (23%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.2M | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 23% |
| China | $1.1M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $469K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $401K | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $379K | 3.5% |
| United States | $347K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $344K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $307K | 2.8% |
| France | $304K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.00 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (23%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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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