Radiation detection parts exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of radiation detection parts by Kuwait reached $4.9 million in 2024 (33 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.9M | 33 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 36 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 4 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 18 t |
| 2020 | $998K | 9 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 34 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 15 t |
| 2017 | $844K | 8 t |
Where Kuwait exports radiation detection parts to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (34%), Saudi Arabia (28%), United States (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 28% |
| United States | $649K | 13% |
| Norway | $601K | 12% |
| Qatar | $304K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $61K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $50K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 1% |
| Iraq | $48K | 1% |
| Oman | $46K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $148.01 per kg, 58% below the world average of $355.38, 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.
Radiation detection parts imports to Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait imported radiation detection parts worth $3.7 million (25 tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (40%), Singapore (16%), Canada (8%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 40% |
| Singapore | $604K | 16% |
| Canada | $281K | 7.5% |
| China | $267K | 7.1% |
| Costa Rica | $199K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $164K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $161K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $155K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $113K | 3% |
| France | $85K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait radiation detection parts exports (HS 9030.90): 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 9030.90: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities, not meters of heading no. 9028: parts and accessories, for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations.
Common questions
What is the value of radiation detection parts exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported radiation detection parts worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy radiation detection parts from Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (28%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 865% on the year.
What is the average export price of radiation detection parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $148.01 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $355.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of radiation detection parts from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $844 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 486%. The peak was 2019 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also import radiation detection parts?
Yes. Kuwait imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Singapore and Canada. On balance Kuwait is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for radiation detection parts?
The HS code for radiation detection parts is subheading 9030.90. 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 9030 page.
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