Lithium-ion batteries imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported lithium-ion batteries worth $9.5 million (299 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.9 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 | $9.5M | 299 t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 203 t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 192 t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 353 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 110 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 158 t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 270 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 129 t |
Where Kuwait imports lithium-ion batteries from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+404% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 57% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 24% |
| United States | $449K | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $354K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $184K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $138K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $133K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $71K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $68K | 0.7% |
| Mexico | $56K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.94 per kg, close to the world average of $31.77.
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 lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported lithium-ion batteries worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 299 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by South Korea (24%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 404% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.94 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $31.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2021 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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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