Optical instrument sights imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical instrument sights by Kuwait reached $3.5 million in 2024 (6 tonnes). That is 414% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $3.5M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $674K | 2 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 7 t |
| 2020 | $231K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $193K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $659K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $795K | 2 t |
Where Kuwait imports optical instrument sights from
One supplier dominates: Greece accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $3.3M | 95% |
| China | $71K | 2.1% |
| United States | $60K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $7K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $629.75 per kg, close to the world average of $557.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait optical instrument sights imports (HS 9013.10): 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 9013.10: Optical appliances and instruments: telescopic sights for fitting to arms: periscopes: telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of optical instrument sights imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported optical instrument sights worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 414% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical instrument sights to Kuwait?
Greece was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (2%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical instrument sights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $629.75 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $557.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical instrument sights to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $795 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 336%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical instrument sights?
The HS code for optical instrument sights is subheading 9013.10. 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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