Mineral processing machine parts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $8.9 million of mineral processing machine parts in 2024 (720 tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.0 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 | $8.9M | 720 t |
| 2023 | $25.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 813 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 368 t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 979 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 768 t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports mineral processing machine parts from
The largest suppliers were India (24%), United States (14%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 24% |
| United States | $1.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $905K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $897K | 10% |
| Austria | $867K | 9.8% |
| China | $788K | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $690K | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $534K | 6% |
| Germany | $406K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $99K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.32 per kg, 106% above the world average of $5.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mineral processing machine parts exports from Kuwait
Exports of mineral processing machine parts by Kuwait reached $334 thousand in 2024 (98 tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (38%), United Arab Emirates (28%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $128K | 38% |
| United Arab Emirates | $93K | 28% |
| China | $35K | 10% |
| Jordan | $32K | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 4.6% |
| Oman | $7K | 2.2% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait mineral processing machine parts imports (HS 8474.90): 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 8474.90: Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral processing machine parts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported mineral processing machine parts worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 720 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral processing machine parts to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral processing machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.32 per kg in 2024, 106% above the world average of $5.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral processing machine parts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $25.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export mineral processing machine parts?
Yes. Kuwait exported $334 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, the United Arab Emirates and China. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral processing machine parts?
The HS code for mineral processing machine parts is subheading 8474.90. 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 8474 page.
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