Optical devices (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $6.1 million of optical devices (other) in 2024 (45 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.9 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 | $6.1M | 45 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 44 t |
| 2022 | $27.9M | 23 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 27 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 36 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 35 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 28 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 12 t |
Where Kuwait imports optical devices (other) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.4M | 72% |
| China | $734K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $418K | 6.8% |
| Spain | $183K | 3% |
| Germany | $160K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $62K | 1% |
| Canada | $51K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $27K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $24K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $137.15 per kg, 34% above the world average of $102.01. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait optical devices (other) imports (HS 9013.80): 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 9013.80: Optical devices, appliances and instruments: n.e.c. in heading no. 9013 (including liquid crystal devices).
Common questions
What is the value of optical devices (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported optical devices (other) worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical devices (other) to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (12%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical devices (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $137.15 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $102.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical devices (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 304%. The peak was 2022 at $27.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical devices (other)?
The HS code for optical devices (other) is subheading 9013.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9013 page.
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