Medical needles imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.2 million of medical needles in 2024 (80 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.2 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 | $3.2M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 210 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 63 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 56 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 33 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 99 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 93 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 245 t |
Where Kuwait imports medical needles from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Ireland (19%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+712% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $844K | 27% |
| Ireland | $614K | 19% |
| United States | $475K | 15% |
| Denmark | $269K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $163K | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $122K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $115K | 3.6% |
| India | $113K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $96K | 3% |
| Spain | $95K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.89 per kg, close to the world average of $39.17.
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 medical needles imports (HS 9018.32): 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 9018.32: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: tubular metal needles and needles for sutures.
Common questions
What is the value of medical needles imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported medical needles worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical needles to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($844 thousand), followed by Ireland (19%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical needles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $39.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical needles to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical needles?
The HS code for medical needles is subheading 9018.32. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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