Plain shaft bearings and housings imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $13.0 million (253 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $13.0M | 253 t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 169 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 137 t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 120 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 147 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 209 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 203 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 274 t |
Where Kuwait imports plain shaft bearings and housings from
Most of the value came from United States (27%), Germany (26%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+527% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.5M | 27% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 26% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 9.4% |
| South Korea | $940K | 7.3% |
| France | $799K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $772K | 6% |
| China | $380K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $334K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $242K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $229K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.11 per kg, 307% above the world average of $12.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plain shaft bearings and housings exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $308 thousand (98 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $155K | 50% |
| Qatar | $56K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 11% |
| Colombia | $25K | 8.1% |
| Mexico | $13K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $10K | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $9K | 3% |
| Italy | $5K | 1.7% |
| Oman | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait plain shaft bearings and housings imports (HS 8483.30): 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 8483.30: Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearings.
Common questions
What is the value of plain shaft bearings and housings imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plain shaft bearings and housings worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 253 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain shaft bearings and housings to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (26%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 527% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain shaft bearings and housings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.11 per kg in 2024, 307% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plain shaft bearings and housings to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export plain shaft bearings and housings?
Yes. Kuwait exported $308 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings?
The HS code for plain shaft bearings and housings is subheading 8483.30. 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 8483 page.
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