Pressure reducing valves imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $10.7 million of pressure reducing valves in 2024 (361 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $43.8 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 | $10.7M | 361 t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 354 t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 532 t |
| 2021 | $43.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $21.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $36.7M | 2.7K t |
Where Kuwait imports pressure reducing valves from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (49%), Czech Republic (15%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $5.2M | 49% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 15% |
| United States | $987K | 9.2% |
| India | $667K | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $307K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $283K | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $231K | 2.2% |
| Finland | $173K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $156K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $146K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.60 per kg, close to the world average of $34.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pressure reducing valves exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported pressure reducing valves worth $444 thousand (22 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 60% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $267K | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $124K | 28% |
| Kazakhstan | $29K | 6.5% |
| Egypt | $9K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $6K | 1.4% |
| Syria | $4K | 0.9% |
| Qatar | $3K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Iraq | $1K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait pressure reducing valves imports (HS 8481.10): 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 8481.10: Valves: pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of pressure reducing valves imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported pressure reducing valves worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 361 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure reducing valves to Kuwait?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by the Czech Republic (15%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure reducing valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.60 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $34.22 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 reducing valves to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.7 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2021 at $43.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export pressure reducing valves?
Yes. Kuwait exported $444 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Kazakhstan. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pressure reducing valves?
The HS code for pressure reducing valves is subheading 8481.10. 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 8481 page.
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