Multifunction printer copiers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $26.8 million of multifunction printer copiers in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.5 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 | $26.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 933 t |
| 2019 | $30.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 1.0K t |
Where Kuwait imports multifunction printer copiers from
Most of the value came from China (44%), United Arab Emirates (27%), Vietnam (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 44% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.3M | 27% |
| Vietnam | $3.1M | 12% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 8.6% |
| Japan | $537K | 2% |
| Germany | $437K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $362K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $349K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $291K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $152K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.30 per kg, 39% above the world average of $16.81. 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.
Multifunction printer copiers exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported multifunction printer copiers worth $511 thousand (83 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $309K | 61% |
| Czech Republic | $62K | 12% |
| Iraq | $53K | 10% |
| Turkey | $36K | 7% |
| Germany | $27K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait multifunction printer copiers imports (HS 8443.31): 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 8443.31: Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network.
Common questions
What is the value of multifunction printer copiers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported multifunction printer copiers worth $26.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply multifunction printer copiers to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (27%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of multifunction printer copiers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.30 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $16.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of multifunction printer copiers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $26.8 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $47.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export multifunction printer copiers?
Yes. Kuwait exported $511 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Czech Republic and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $26.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for multifunction printer copiers?
The HS code for multifunction printer copiers is subheading 8443.31. 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 8443 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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