Magnetic tape media imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of magnetic tape media by Kuwait reached $2.2 million in 2024 (12 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.2 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 | $2.2M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 15 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 21 t |
| 2021 | $685K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 10 t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 249 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 12 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 29 t |
Where Kuwait imports magnetic tape media from
Austria alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.7M | 79% |
| Japan | $197K | 9% |
| United States | $90K | 4.1% |
| France | $66K | 3.1% |
| China | $23K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $178.30 per kg, 27% above the world average of $140.18. 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 magnetic tape media imports (HS 8523.29): 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 8523.29: Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of magnetic tape media imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported magnetic tape media worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnetic tape media to Kuwait?
Austria was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Japan (9%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnetic tape media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $178.30 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $140.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of magnetic tape media to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnetic tape media?
The HS code for magnetic tape media is subheading 8523.29. 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 8523 page.
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