Refrigeration compressors imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported refrigeration compressors worth $38.9 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $80.9 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 | $38.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $80.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $51.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $41.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $39.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.0M | 4.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports refrigeration compressors from
Most of the value came from Thailand (46%), United States (19%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+611% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $17.9M | 46% |
| United States | $7.4M | 19% |
| China | $4.7M | 12% |
| India | $2.8M | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 5% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $900K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $359K | 0.9% |
| France | $312K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $280K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.59 per kg, close to the world average of $9.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait refrigeration compressors imports (HS 8414.30): 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 8414.30: Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration compressors imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported refrigeration compressors worth $38.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration compressors to Kuwait?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by the United States (19%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.59 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $9.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigeration compressors to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.0 million in 2017 to $38.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $80.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration compressors?
The HS code for refrigeration compressors is subheading 8414.30. 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 8414 page.
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