Portable computers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portable computers by Kuwait reached $170.2 million in 2024 (510 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $263.6 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 | $170.2M | 510 t |
| 2023 | $201.3M | 674 t |
| 2022 | $256.6M | 830 t |
| 2021 | $225.9M | 705 t |
| 2020 | $263.6M | 783 t |
| 2019 | $192.1M | 604 t |
| 2018 | $187.1M | 672 t |
| 2017 | $203.8M | 798 t |
Where Kuwait imports portable computers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $136.0M | 80% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.5M | 9.7% |
| Vietnam | $9.6M | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $4.0M | 2.4% |
| United States | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| Germany | $928K | 0.6% |
| Romania | $771K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $286K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $251K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $333.40 per kg, close to the world average of $279.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portable computers exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $1.4 million of portable computers in 2024 (11 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $698K | 52% |
| Qatar | $322K | 24% |
| Hungary | $72K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $64K | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $63K | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $52K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $17K | 1.3% |
| France | $10K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.6% |
| United States | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait portable computers imports (HS 8471.30): 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 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Common questions
What is the value of portable computers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported portable computers worth $170.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 510 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable computers to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($136.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $333.40 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $279.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of portable computers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $203.8 million in 2017 to $170.2 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2020 at $263.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $212.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export portable computers?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Hungary. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $168.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30. 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 8471 page.
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