Medical X-ray machines imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported medical x-ray machines worth $4.0 million (35 tonnes). Value fell 80% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.5 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 | $4.0M | 35 t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 137 t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 300 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 37 t |
| 2020 | $26.1M | 206 t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 106 t |
| 2018 | $28.4M | 234 t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 135 t |
Where Kuwait imports medical x-ray machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (44%), Netherlands (16%), Aruba (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.8M | 44% |
| Netherlands | $647K | 16% |
| Aruba | $582K | 15% |
| United States | $496K | 13% |
| Belgium | $142K | 3.6% |
| China | $132K | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $118K | 3% |
| South Korea | $68K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $25K | 0.6% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $112.92 per kg, close to the world average of $95.95.
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 medical x-ray machines imports (HS 9022.14): 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 9022.14: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of medical x-ray machines imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported medical x-ray machines worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical x-ray machines to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and Aruba (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of medical x-ray machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $112.92 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $95.95 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 x-ray machines to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $32.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical x-ray machines?
The HS code for medical x-ray machines is subheading 9022.14. 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 9022 page.
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