Plugs and sockets imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plugs and sockets by Kuwait reached $9.1 million in 2024 (308 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.3 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 | $9.1M | 308 t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 535 t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 698 t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 558 t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 447 t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 623 t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 486 t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 606 t |
Where Kuwait imports plugs and sockets from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), United States (14%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 47% |
| United States | $1.3M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $885K | 9.7% |
| India | $447K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $323K | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $272K | 3% |
| Italy | $183K | 2% |
| France | $170K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $157K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $120K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.57 per kg, close to the world average of $36.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plugs and sockets exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported plugs and sockets worth $359 thousand (9 tonnes). Qatar alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+926% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $246K | 69% |
| United Arab Emirates | $52K | 14% |
| Niger | $19K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $18K | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 2.4% |
| United States | $4K | 1.1% |
| Jordan | $4K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $2K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported plugs and sockets worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 308 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the United States (14%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.57 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export plugs and sockets?
Yes. Kuwait exported $359 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Niger. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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