Radar apparatus imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $11.0 million of radar apparatus in 2024 (45 tonnes). That is 246% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $39.4 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 | $11.0M | 45 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 26 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 8 t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 18 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 9 t |
| 2017 | $39.4M | 11 t |
Where Kuwait imports radar apparatus from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.8M | 53% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 28% |
| Poland | $768K | 7% |
| France | $446K | 4.1% |
| United States | $322K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $182K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 1% |
| Mexico | $108K | 1% |
| Denmark | $70K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $30K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $246.00 per kg, 154% above the world average of $96.79. 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.
Radar apparatus exports from Kuwait
Exports of radar apparatus by Kuwait reached $504 thousand in 2024 (0 tonnes). United States alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $502K | 100% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait radar apparatus imports (HS 8526.10): 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 8526.10: Radar apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar apparatus imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported radar apparatus worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 246% on 2023.
Which countries supply radar apparatus to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Italy (28%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average import price of radar apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $246.00 per kg in 2024, 154% above the world average of $96.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radar apparatus to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.4 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $39.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export radar apparatus?
Yes. Kuwait exported $504 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar apparatus?
The HS code for radar apparatus is subheading 8526.10. 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 8526 page.
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