Refrigeration equipment parts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $8.1 million of refrigeration equipment parts in 2024 (775 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.8 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 | $8.1M | 775 t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 981 t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 670 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 809 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 734 t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 1.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports refrigeration equipment parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 51% |
| Italy | $924K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $538K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $402K | 5% |
| Poland | $338K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $323K | 4% |
| South Korea | $220K | 2.7% |
| India | $166K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $140K | 1.7% |
| United States | $125K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.42 per kg, close to the world average of $10.42.
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 equipment parts imports (HS 8418.99): 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 8418.99: Refrigerating or freezing equipment: parts thereof, other than furniture.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration equipment parts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported refrigeration equipment parts worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 775 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration equipment parts to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Italy (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigeration equipment parts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration equipment parts?
The HS code for refrigeration equipment parts is subheading 8418.99. 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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