Manual winches and capstans imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual winches and capstans by Kuwait reached $2.8 million in 2024 (168 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.8M | 168 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 153 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 162 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 184 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 180 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 177 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 195 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 241 t |
Where Kuwait imports manual winches and capstans from
The largest suppliers were Germany (42%), Italy (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 42% |
| Italy | $467K | 16% |
| China | $432K | 15% |
| United States | $257K | 9% |
| France | $255K | 9% |
| Bahrain | $139K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $44K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.8% |
| India | $12K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.94 per kg, 54% above the world average of $11.01. 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.
Manual winches and capstans exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $347 thousand of manual winches and capstans in 2024 (130 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iran accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $212K | 61% |
| Qatar | $60K | 17% |
| Germany | $39K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 8.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait manual winches and capstans imports (HS 8425.39): 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 8425.39: Winches: capstans: not powered by an electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of manual winches and capstans imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported manual winches and capstans worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 168 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual winches and capstans to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual winches and capstans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.94 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $11.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual winches and capstans to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2017 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export manual winches and capstans?
Yes. Kuwait exported $347 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Qatar and Germany. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual winches and capstans?
The HS code for manual winches and capstans is subheading 8425.39. 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 8425 page.
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