Power capacitors imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of power capacitors by Kuwait reached $2.5 million in 2024 (196 tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.3 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 | $2.5M | 196 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 208 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 273 t |
| 2021 | $961K | 79 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 310 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 393 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 345 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 494 t |
Where Kuwait imports power capacitors from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (48%), Italy (46%), United Kingdom (3%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.2M | 48% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 46% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.5% |
| India | $12K | 0.5% |
| United States | $9K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.2% |
| China | $6K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.63 per kg, 37% below the world average of $20.14, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait power capacitors imports (HS 8532.10): 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 8532.10: Electrical capacitors: fixed, designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors).
Common questions
What is the value of power capacitors imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported power capacitors worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 196 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply power capacitors to Kuwait?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (46%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of power capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.63 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $20.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of power capacitors to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for power capacitors?
The HS code for power capacitors is subheading 8532.10. 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 8532 page.
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