Self-propelled earth handling machinery imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.6 million of self-propelled earth handling machinery in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $2.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $571K | 53 t |
| 2021 | $875K | 104 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 111 t |
| 2019 | $185K | 21 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 123 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 235 t |
Where Kuwait imports self-propelled earth handling machinery from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 97% |
| Austria | $37K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $19K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.3% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 81% below the world average of $9.73, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait self-propelled earth handling machinery imports (HS 8430.50): 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 8430.50: Machinery: for handling earth, minerals or ores, self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled earth handling machinery imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported self-propelled earth handling machinery worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled earth handling machinery to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Austria (1%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of self-propelled earth handling machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $9.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-propelled earth handling machinery to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled earth handling machinery?
The HS code for self-propelled earth handling machinery is subheading 8430.50. 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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