Mobile phones imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mobile phones by Kuwait reached $1.36 billion in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.36B | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.21B | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $869.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $479.0M | 511 t |
| 2020 | $786.2M | 901 t |
| 2019 | $1.11B | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.29B | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.44B | 1.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports mobile phones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.21B | 89% |
| Vietnam | $101.6M | 7.5% |
| India | $43.5M | 3.2% |
| Bahrain | $3.9M | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 0.2% |
| Germany | $610K | 0% |
| United States | $327K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $115K | 0% |
| Estonia | $106K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,304.04 per kg, 306% above the world average of $321.06. 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.
Mobile phones exports from Kuwait
Exports of mobile phones by Kuwait reached $130.4 million in 2024 (108 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $128.9M | 99% |
| Qatar | $1.0M | 0.8% |
| Oman | $150K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $63K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 0% |
| France | $27K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $24K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $17K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $9K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported mobile phones worth $1.36 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($1.21 billion), followed by Vietnam (7%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,304.04 per kg in 2024, 306% above the world average of $321.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile phones to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.44 billion in 2017 to $1.36 billion in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $1.44 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.07 billion a year.
Does Kuwait also export mobile phones?
Yes. Kuwait exported $130.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $1.23 billion a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. 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 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Kuwait trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.