Mechanical seals imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mechanical seals by Kuwait reached $15.4 million in 2024 (184 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. 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 | $15.4M | 184 t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 149 t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 53 t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 113 t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 128 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 194 t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 205 t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 258 t |
Where Kuwait imports mechanical seals from
Most of the value came from Japan (21%), United States (17%), United Kingdom (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.2M | 21% |
| United States | $2.7M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $919K | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $765K | 5% |
| Thailand | $661K | 4.3% |
| India | $458K | 3% |
| Spain | $451K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $354K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $83.63 per kg, close to the world average of $81.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mechanical seals exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported mechanical seals worth $878 thousand (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $842K | 96% |
| Hong Kong | $29K | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $6K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait mechanical seals imports (HS 8484.20): 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 8484.20: Seals: mechanical.
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical seals imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported mechanical seals worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 184 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical seals to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the United States (17%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $83.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $81.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mechanical seals to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export mechanical seals?
Yes. Kuwait exported $878 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Brazil. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical seals?
The HS code for mechanical seals is subheading 8484.20. 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 8484 page.
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