Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $75.4 million of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 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 | $75.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $58.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $34.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $48.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $32.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $70.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2018 | $58.0M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $59.3M | 13.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes from
The largest suppliers were Germany (45%), Japan (24%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $33.8M | 45% |
| Japan | $18.4M | 24% |
| China | $10.4M | 14% |
| United States | $6.8M | 9% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $628K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $441K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $381K | 0.5% |
| India | $305K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.75 per kg, close to the world average of $7.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $13.1 million of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (37%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+508% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $4.8M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 17% |
| Libya | $978K | 7.5% |
| Sudan | $330K | 2.5% |
| Oman | $276K | 2.1% |
| Iran | $266K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $234K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $198K | 1.5% |
| Algeria | $69K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.22): 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 8704.22: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes worth $75.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($33.8 million), followed by Japan (24%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 676% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.75 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $7.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.3 million in 2017 to $75.4 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $54.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes?
Yes. Kuwait exported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $62.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes?
The HS code for medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes is subheading 8704.22. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8704 page.
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