Road rollers and compactors imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of road rollers and compactors by Kuwait reached $5.2 million in 2024 (953 tonnes). That is 105% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.8 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 | $5.2M | 953 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 520 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 620 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 431 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 926 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 929 t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports road rollers and compactors from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), India (24%), Germany (22%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 48% |
| India | $1.2M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $132K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $92K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $80K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, close to the world average of $5.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Road rollers and compactors exports from Kuwait
Exports of road rollers and compactors by Kuwait reached $592 thousand in 2024 (228 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (35%), Iraq (27%), Iran (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $209K | 35% |
| Iraq | $159K | 27% |
| Iran | $105K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 3.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $8K | 1.4% |
| Benin | $4K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait road rollers and compactors imports (HS 8429.40): 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 8429.40: Tamping machines and road rollers: self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of road rollers and compactors imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported road rollers and compactors worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 953 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply road rollers and compactors to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (24%) and Germany (22%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of road rollers and compactors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of road rollers and compactors to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export road rollers and compactors?
Yes. Kuwait exported $592 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for road rollers and compactors?
The HS code for road rollers and compactors is subheading 8429.40. 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 8429 page.
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