Microprocessors and microcontrollers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported microprocessors and microcontrollers worth $3.5 million (6 tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.8 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 | $3.5M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 16 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 30 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 53 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 28 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 31 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 41 t |
Where Kuwait imports microprocessors and microcontrollers from
The largest suppliers were Hong Kong (41%), Malaysia (10%), Vietnam (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 41% |
| Malaysia | $344K | 9.8% |
| Vietnam | $321K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $238K | 6.8% |
| United States | $204K | 5.8% |
| Bahrain | $185K | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $183K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $137K | 3.9% |
| China | $130K | 3.7% |
| India | $67K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $614.26 per kg, close to the world average of $635.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Microprocessors and microcontrollers exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $908 thousand of microprocessors and microcontrollers in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). India alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $705K | 78% |
| Saudi Arabia | $135K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $20K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $19K | 2.1% |
| Slovenia | $3K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $3K | 0.3% |
| United States | $2K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait microprocessors and microcontrollers imports (HS 8542.31): 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 8542.31: Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of microprocessors and microcontrollers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported microprocessors and microcontrollers worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 215 countries worldwide. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply microprocessors and microcontrollers to Kuwait?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Malaysia (10%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of microprocessors and microcontrollers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $614.26 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $635.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of microprocessors and microcontrollers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2020 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export microprocessors and microcontrollers?
Yes. Kuwait exported $908 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for microprocessors and microcontrollers?
The HS code for microprocessors and microcontrollers is subheading 8542.31. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8542 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Kuwait. Tell us your product to see it live.
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