Petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $865.2 million of petrol cars 1000-1500cc in 2024 (65.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.39 billion.
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 | $865.2M | 65.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.39B | 98.2K t |
| 2022 | $406.0M | 30.1K t |
| 2021 | $133.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $106.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $271.3M | 21.4K t |
| 2018 | $63.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $67.7M | 5.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports petrol cars 1000-1500cc from
Japan alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $457.0M | 53% |
| China | $129.1M | 15% |
| India | $78.3M | 9.1% |
| Indonesia | $59.5M | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $45.3M | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $28.9M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $19.1M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $14.2M | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $12.4M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $4.6M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.26 per kg, close to the world average of $12.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars 1000-1500cc exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported petrol cars 1000-1500cc worth $109.1 million (9.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (33%), Saudi Arabia (32%), United Arab Emirates (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $36.3M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $35.2M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20.7M | 19% |
| Egypt | $10.5M | 9.6% |
| China | $2.2M | 2% |
| Jordan | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $711K | 0.7% |
| Iran | $460K | 0.4% |
| Yemen | $417K | 0.4% |
| Oman | $285K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports (HS 8703.22): 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 8703.22: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1000-1500cc imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported petrol cars 1000-1500cc worth $865.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1000-1500cc to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($457.0 million), followed by China (15%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1000-1500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.26 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $12.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol cars 1000-1500cc to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.7 million in 2017 to $865.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $1.39 billion. Over 8 years the average was $413.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
Yes. Kuwait exported $109.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $756.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc is subheading 8703.22. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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