Relays (higher voltage) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $8.2 million of relays (higher voltage) in 2024 (123 tonnes). That is 60% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.4 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 | $8.2M | 123 t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 506 t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 202 t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 224 t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 177 t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 259 t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 273 t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 335 t |
Where Kuwait imports relays (higher voltage) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), China (16%), Finland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 23% |
| China | $1.3M | 16% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 14% |
| United States | $893K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $547K | 6.7% |
| Japan | $398K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $341K | 4.2% |
| India | $277K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $173K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $131K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $66.48 per kg, 28% above the world average of $51.96. 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.
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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 8536.49: Electrical apparatus: relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of relays (higher voltage) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported relays (higher voltage) worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 123 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply relays (higher voltage) to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (16%) and Finland (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of relays (higher voltage) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $66.48 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $51.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of relays (higher voltage) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for relays (higher voltage)?
The HS code for relays (higher voltage) is subheading 8536.49. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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