Recording electrical meters imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.7 million of recording electrical meters in 2024 (17 tonnes). Value rose 132% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.7M | 17 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 59 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 11 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 10 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 14 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 22 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 56 t |
Where Kuwait imports recording electrical meters from
Most of the value came from United States (27%), Singapore (24%), United Kingdom (18%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 27% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $851K | 18% |
| Germany | $444K | 9.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $256K | 5.4% |
| Slovenia | $167K | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $142K | 3% |
| China | $109K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $87K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $71K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $273.01 per kg, 154% above the world average of $107.55. 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.
Recording electrical meters exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $321 thousand of recording electrical meters in 2024 (29 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $211K | 66% |
| Qatar | $41K | 13% |
| Germany | $29K | 9.1% |
| Czech Republic | $17K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $10K | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $8K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Jordan | $1K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait recording electrical meters imports (HS 9030.39): 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 9030.39: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters).
Common questions
What is the value of recording electrical meters imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported recording electrical meters worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 132% on 2023.
Which countries supply recording electrical meters to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Singapore (24%) and the United Kingdom (18%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of recording electrical meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $273.01 per kg in 2024, 154% above the world average of $107.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of recording electrical meters to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export recording electrical meters?
Yes. Kuwait exported $321 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Germany. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for recording electrical meters?
The HS code for recording electrical meters is subheading 9030.39. 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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