Molding machine parts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported molding machine parts worth $4.6 million (82 tonnes). Value rose 37% 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 | $4.6M | 82 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 74 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 82 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 71 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 70 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 39 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 49 t |
Where Kuwait imports molding machine parts from
The largest suppliers were Japan (32%), Taiwan (11%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+554% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.5M | 32% |
| Taiwan | $519K | 11% |
| Germany | $515K | 11% |
| Italy | $432K | 9.4% |
| China | $383K | 8.3% |
| India | $341K | 7.4% |
| France | $173K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $92K | 2% |
| Turkey | $70K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $68K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $56.27 per kg, 200% above the world average of $18.76. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait molding machine parts imports (HS 8477.90): 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 8477.90: Machinery: parts of the machines of heading no. 8477, n.e.c. in item no. 8477.90.
Common questions
What is the value of molding machine parts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported molding machine parts worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply molding machine parts to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Taiwan (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 554% on the year.
What is the average import price of molding machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $56.27 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $18.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of molding machine parts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for molding machine parts?
The HS code for molding machine parts is subheading 8477.90. 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 8477 page.
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