Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.3 million of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers in 2024 (306 tonnes). That is 323% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.1 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 | $2.3M | 306 t |
| 2023 | $532K | 54 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 243 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 285 t |
| 2020 | $570K | 179 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 528 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 894 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers from
The largest suppliers were Germany (48%), Italy (38%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.1M | 48% |
| Italy | $864K | 38% |
| India | $227K | 10% |
| China | $61K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $18K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, 28% below the world average of $10.21, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imports (HS 8426.12): 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 8426.12: Cranes: mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 306 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 323% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (38%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $10.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers?
The HS code for mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers is subheading 8426.12. 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 8426 page.
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