Lifts and skip hoists imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifts and skip hoists by Kuwait reached $29.0 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $54.8 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 | $29.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $35.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $44.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $36.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $54.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $45.1M | 9.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports lifts and skip hoists from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.9M | 52% |
| Spain | $6.6M | 23% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 8.4% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $910K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $729K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $646K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $505K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $298K | 1% |
| Slovakia | $246K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 31% below the world average of $5.17, 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.
Lifts and skip hoists exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported lifts and skip hoists worth $429 thousand (221 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $403K | 94% |
| Tunisia | $13K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait lifts and skip hoists imports (HS 8428.10): 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 8428.10: Lifts and skip hoists.
Common questions
What is the value of lifts and skip hoists imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported lifts and skip hoists worth $29.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifts and skip hoists to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Spain (23%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifts and skip hoists per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $5.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifts and skip hoists to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.1 million in 2017 to $29.0 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $54.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export lifts and skip hoists?
Yes. Kuwait exported $429 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $28.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifts and skip hoists?
The HS code for lifts and skip hoists is subheading 8428.10. 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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