Pressure gauges imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported pressure gauges worth $20.3 million (75 tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.7 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 | $20.3M | 75 t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 126 t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 68 t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 98 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 68 t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 118 t |
| 2018 | $29.7M | 282 t |
| 2017 | $27.3M | 313 t |
Where Kuwait imports pressure gauges from
The largest suppliers were United States (35%), Japan (13%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.1M | 35% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 13% |
| India | $2.4M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Singapore | $969K | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $848K | 4.2% |
| China | $677K | 3.3% |
| Romania | $292K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $271.95 per kg, 105% above the world average of $132.85. 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.
Pressure gauges exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $472 thousand of pressure gauges in 2024 (6 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $259K | 55% |
| Iraq | $69K | 15% |
| Oman | $51K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $12K | 2.6% |
| Hungary | $8K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait pressure gauges imports (HS 9026.20): 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 9026.20: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking pressure.
Common questions
What is the value of pressure gauges imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported pressure gauges worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure gauges to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Japan (13%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure gauges per kg?
The average declared import value was about $271.95 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $132.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pressure gauges to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.3 million in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $29.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export pressure gauges?
Yes. Kuwait exported $472 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Iraq and Oman. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pressure gauges?
The HS code for pressure gauges is subheading 9026.20. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9026 page.
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