Printing machinery parts (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $46.6 million of printing machinery parts (other) in 2024 (724 tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $125.5 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 | $46.6M | 725 t |
| 2023 | $65.4M | 972 t |
| 2022 | $62.6M | 781 t |
| 2021 | $58.2M | 773 t |
| 2020 | $82.5M | 956 t |
| 2019 | $125.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $63.2M | 948 t |
| 2017 | $57.7M | 806 t |
Where Kuwait imports printing machinery parts (other) from
Most of the value came from Japan (26%), China (23%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $12.2M | 26% |
| China | $10.8M | 23% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 15% |
| Malaysia | $5.9M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 7.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 3% |
| United States | $951K | 2% |
| Singapore | $884K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $857K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $776K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.29 per kg, 39% above the world average of $46.40. 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.
Printing machinery parts (other) exports from Kuwait
Exports of printing machinery parts (other) by Kuwait reached $1.8 million in 2024 (30 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+813% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 61% |
| Saudi Arabia | $582K | 33% |
| Germany | $89K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
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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 8443.99: Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91.
Common questions
What is the value of printing machinery parts (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported printing machinery parts (other) worth $46.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 724 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing machinery parts (other) to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing machinery parts (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $64.29 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $46.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing machinery parts (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.7 million in 2017 to $46.6 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2019 at $125.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export printing machinery parts (other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Germany. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $44.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing machinery parts (other)?
The HS code for printing machinery parts (other) is subheading 8443.99. 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 8443 page.
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