Reinforced hose assemblies imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.6 million of reinforced hose assemblies in 2024 (231 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.9 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 | $4.6M | 231 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 266 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 110 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 104 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 258 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 222 t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 897 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports reinforced hose assemblies from
The largest suppliers were Hungary (44%), Italy (25%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $2.0M | 44% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 25% |
| United States | $463K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $385K | 8.3% |
| China | $186K | 4% |
| Germany | $100K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $32K | 0.7% |
| India | $31K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $30K | 0.7% |
| France | $23K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.00 per kg, 42% above the world average of $14.05. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait reinforced hose assemblies imports (HS 4009.42): 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 4009.42: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined with materials other than metal or textiles, with fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of reinforced hose assemblies imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported reinforced hose assemblies worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 231 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply reinforced hose assemblies to Kuwait?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (25%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of reinforced hose assemblies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.00 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $14.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of reinforced hose assemblies to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for reinforced hose assemblies?
The HS code for reinforced hose assemblies is subheading 4009.42. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4009 page.
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