LED lamps imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $7.2 million of led lamps in 2024 (288 tonnes). That is 75% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.5 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 | $7.2M | 288 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 255 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 123 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 520 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 445 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 546 t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 581 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 323 t |
Where Kuwait imports led lamps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 96% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 1.8% |
| United States | $28K | 0.4% |
| India | $24K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $16K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $7K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.94 per kg, 52% above the world average of $16.39. 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 led lamps imports (HS 8539.50): 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 8539.50: Lamps: light-emitting diode (LED) lamps.
Common questions
What is the value of led lamps imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported led lamps worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 288 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply led lamps to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of led lamps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.94 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $16.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of led lamps to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for led lamps?
The HS code for led lamps is subheading 8539.50. 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 8539 page.
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