Petrol cars >3000cc imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars >3000cc by Kuwait reached $1.76 billion in 2024 (92.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.76B | 92.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.15B | 77.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.06B | 65.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.09B | 101.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.75B | 56.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.10B | 55.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.05B | 113.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.82B | 59.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports petrol cars >3000cc from
The largest suppliers were Japan (34%), United States (18%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $594.1M | 34% |
| United States | $312.8M | 18% |
| Germany | $176.1M | 10% |
| South Korea | $167.3M | 9.5% |
| China | $137.1M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $111.0M | 6.3% |
| Slovakia | $75.3M | 4.3% |
| Austria | $45.9M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $28.1M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $24.1M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.94 per kg, 46% below the world average of $34.82, 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 >3000cc exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $516.2 million of petrol cars >3000cc in 2024 (35.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (29%), United Arab Emirates (29%), Iraq (26%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $151.9M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $147.3M | 29% |
| Iraq | $133.0M | 26% |
| China | $32.0M | 6.2% |
| Jordan | $11.4M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $11.4M | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $11.2M | 2.2% |
| Oman | $5.1M | 1% |
| Bahrain | $3.0M | 0.6% |
| Benin | $2.0M | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait petrol cars >3000cc imports (HS 8703.24): 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 8703.24: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars >3000cc imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported petrol cars >3000cc worth $1.76 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars >3000cc to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($594.1 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars >3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.94 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $34.82 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 >3000cc to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.82 billion in 2017 to $1.76 billion in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $2.15 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.97 billion a year.
Does Kuwait also export petrol cars >3000cc?
Yes. Kuwait exported $516.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $1.24 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars >3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars >3000cc is subheading 8703.24. 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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