Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $35.2 million of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 64% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $97.3 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 | $35.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $97.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $35.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $77.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 2.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports self-propelled boring and sinking machinery from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.7M | 90% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| United States | $647K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $492K | 1.4% |
| India | $448K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $167K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $128K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $73K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 67% below the world average of $11.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported self-propelled boring and sinking machinery worth $207 thousand (129 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $207K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imports (HS 8430.41): 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 8430.41: Boring or sinking machinery: self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported self-propelled boring and sinking machinery worth $35.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled boring and sinking machinery to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by Canada (4%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $11.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $35.2 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2023 at $97.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export self-propelled boring and sinking machinery?
Yes. Kuwait exported $207 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $35.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled boring and sinking machinery?
The HS code for self-propelled boring and sinking machinery is subheading 8430.41. 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 8430 page.
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