Low power electric motors imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported low power electric motors worth $2.4 million (173 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.4 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 | $2.4M | 173 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 193 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 92 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 224 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 241 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 114 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 134 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 229 t |
Where Kuwait imports low power electric motors from
The largest suppliers were India (29%), Russia (17%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $686K | 29% |
| Russia | $401K | 17% |
| Italy | $281K | 12% |
| United States | $231K | 9.7% |
| China | $174K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $159K | 6.7% |
| Mexico | $94K | 4% |
| Denmark | $37K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $37K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $36K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.73 per kg, 50% below the world average of $27.63, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait low power electric motors imports (HS 8501.10): 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 8501.10: Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5W.
Common questions
What is the value of low power electric motors imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported low power electric motors worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 173 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply low power electric motors to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($686 thousand), followed by Russia (17%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of low power electric motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.73 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $27.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low power electric motors to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for low power electric motors?
The HS code for low power electric motors is subheading 8501.10. 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 8501 page.
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