Oil transformers medium imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.2 million of oil transformers medium in 2024 (250 tonnes). That is 73% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.6 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 | $2.2M | 251 t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 648 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 500 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 515 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 339 t |
Where Kuwait imports oil transformers medium from
Most of the value came from Oman (31%), Turkey (26%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $690K | 31% |
| Turkey | $572K | 26% |
| India | $315K | 14% |
| United States | $239K | 11% |
| Thailand | $200K | 9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $87K | 3.9% |
| China | $47K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $42K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $39K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.92 per kg, close to the world average of $7.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Oil transformers medium exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $203 thousand of oil transformers medium in 2024 (32 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 60% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $121K | 60% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 18% |
| Oman | $37K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait oil transformers medium imports (HS 8504.22): 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 8504.22: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers medium imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported oil transformers medium worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 250 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers medium to Kuwait?
Oman was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($690 thousand), followed by Turkey (26%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.92 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $7.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil transformers medium to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export oil transformers medium?
Yes. Kuwait exported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the Netherlands and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers medium?
The HS code for oil transformers medium is subheading 8504.22. 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 8504 page.
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