Lifting and handling machinery (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) by Kuwait reached $4.8 million in 2024 (472 tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $54.2 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 | $4.8M | 472 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 467 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 699 t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $54.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 2.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports lifting and handling machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (16%), Germany (14%), Lebanon (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+895% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $763K | 16% |
| Germany | $652K | 14% |
| Lebanon | $509K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $506K | 11% |
| Slovakia | $447K | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $370K | 7.7% |
| Japan | $350K | 7.3% |
| United States | $317K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $127K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $125K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.15 per kg, 24% below the world average of $13.32, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lifting and handling machinery (other) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $1.2 million of lifting and handling machinery (other) in 2024 (124 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $875K | 74% |
| Saudi Arabia | $128K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 7.7% |
| Oman | $40K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 2% |
| Germany | $16K | 1.3% |
| Qatar | $3K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait lifting and handling machinery (other) imports (HS 8428.90): 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 8428.90: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting and handling machinery (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 472 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting and handling machinery (other) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($763 thousand), followed by Germany (14%) and Lebanon (11%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 895% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting and handling machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.15 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $13.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2019 at $54.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export lifting and handling machinery (other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other)?
The HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other) is subheading 8428.90. 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 8428 page.
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