Refrigeration equipment (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported refrigeration equipment (other) worth $52.0 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 73% 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 | $52.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $30.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $33.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $44.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $57.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $42.2M | 3.8K t |
Where Kuwait imports refrigeration equipment (other) from
Most of the value came from South Korea (38%), China (26%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $19.9M | 38% |
| China | $13.7M | 26% |
| France | $5.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 6.8% |
| United States | $3.4M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| India | $608K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $523K | 1% |
| Mexico | $471K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.64 per kg, close to the world average of $18.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refrigeration equipment (other) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $392 thousand of refrigeration equipment (other) in 2024 (184 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (38%), Philippines (28%), United Arab Emirates (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $148K | 38% |
| Philippines | $109K | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $99K | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 4.1% |
| Morocco | $8K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $6K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait refrigeration equipment (other) imports (HS 8418.69): 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 8418.69: Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration equipment (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported refrigeration equipment (other) worth $52.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration equipment (other) to Kuwait?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by China (26%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration equipment (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.64 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $18.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigeration equipment (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.2 million in 2017 to $52.0 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $57.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export refrigeration equipment (other)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $392 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $51.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration equipment (other)?
The HS code for refrigeration equipment (other) is subheading 8418.69. 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 8418 page.
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