Petrol cars <1000cc exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Kuwait exported $77.0 million of petrol cars <1000cc in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 100% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $172.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $172.5M | 30.0K t |
| 2022 | $156.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $66.6M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $125.0M | 19.3K t |
| 2018 | $51.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $603K | 231 t |
Where Kuwait exports petrol cars <1000cc to
Iraq alone took 60% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $46.3M | 60% |
| Egypt | $10.7M | 14% |
| Jordan | $6.3M | 8.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.2M | 8.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 3.9% |
| Oman | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| China | $890K | 1.2% |
| Yemen | $582K | 0.8% |
| Cambodia | $257K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $238K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.02 per kg, 52% below the world average of $12.42, 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.
Petrol cars <1000cc imports to Kuwait
Imports of petrol cars <1000cc by Kuwait reached $58.0 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (38%), Slovakia (19%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.0M | 38% |
| Slovakia | $11.0M | 19% |
| Japan | $7.4M | 13% |
| United States | $6.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $655K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $477K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait petrol cars <1000cc exports (HS 8703.21): 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 8703.21: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars <1000cc exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported petrol cars <1000cc worth $77.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 156 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries buy petrol cars <1000cc from Kuwait?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($46.3 million), followed by Egypt (14%) and Jordan (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average export price of petrol cars <1000cc per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.02 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $12.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of petrol cars <1000cc from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $603 thousand in 2017 to $77.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $172.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $83.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also import petrol cars <1000cc?
Yes. Kuwait imported $58.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Slovakia and Japan. On balance Kuwait is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars <1000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars <1000cc is subheading 8703.21. 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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