Oil and fuel engine filters imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil and fuel engine filters by Kuwait reached $22.0 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 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 | $22.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports oil and fuel engine filters from
Most of the value came from Thailand (17%), China (17%), United States (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+549% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.8M | 17% |
| China | $3.7M | 17% |
| United States | $3.1M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 6.9% |
| Mexico | $916K | 4.2% |
| Japan | $793K | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $737K | 3.3% |
| India | $563K | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $487K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.62 per kg, 21% below the world average of $14.77, 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.
Oil and fuel engine filters exports from Kuwait
Exports of oil and fuel engine filters by Kuwait reached $628 thousand in 2024 (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (35%), United States (20%), India (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+647% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $218K | 35% |
| United States | $126K | 20% |
| India | $105K | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $34K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 4.3% |
| Jordan | $23K | 3.6% |
| Iraq | $21K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $16K | 2.6% |
| Oman | $15K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to Kuwait?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (17%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.62 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $14.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $26.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export oil and fuel engine filters?
Yes. Kuwait exported $628 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and India. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. 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 8421 page.
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