Personal and household scales imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported personal and household scales worth $2.0 million (479 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.8 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 | $2.0M | 479 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 230 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 181 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 241 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 409 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 204 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 155 t |
Where Kuwait imports personal and household scales from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 67% |
| United Arab Emirates | $461K | 23% |
| Germany | $116K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.7% |
| France | $15K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $10K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.24 per kg, 42% below the world average of $7.35, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait personal and household scales imports (HS 8423.10): 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 8423.10: Weighing machines: personal (including baby scales) and household scales.
Common questions
What is the value of personal and household scales imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported personal and household scales worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 479 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply personal and household scales to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of personal and household scales per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.24 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $7.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of personal and household scales to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2020 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for personal and household scales?
The HS code for personal and household scales is subheading 8423.10. 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 8423 page.
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