Oil transformers small imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $9.0 million of oil transformers small in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $9.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 978 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 863 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 894 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 189 t |
Where Kuwait imports oil transformers small from
India alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.8M | 98% |
| Oman | $75K | 0.8% |
| China | $56K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $32K | 0.4% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.00 per kg, 23% below the world average of $7.84, 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 transformers small exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $1.5 million of oil transformers small in 2024 (291 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+807% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $965K | 66% |
| United Arab Emirates | $208K | 14% |
| Oman | $194K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $77K | 5.3% |
| United States | $9K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait oil transformers small imports (HS 8504.21): 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 8504.21: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers small imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported oil transformers small worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers small to Kuwait?
India was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Oman (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.00 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $7.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil transformers small to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 344%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export oil transformers small?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers small?
The HS code for oil transformers small is subheading 8504.21. 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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