Semi-automatic washing machines (small) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.5 million of semi-automatic washing machines (small) in 2024 (467 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 130% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $3.5M | 467 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 204 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 322 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 386 t |
| 2020 | $742K | 199 t |
| 2019 | $729K | 164 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 310 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 389 t |
Where Kuwait imports semi-automatic washing machines (small) from
Most of the value came from Thailand (38%), Vietnam (19%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.3M | 38% |
| Vietnam | $673K | 19% |
| China | $624K | 18% |
| Italy | $493K | 14% |
| Poland | $169K | 4.9% |
| United States | $95K | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $33K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $26K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.43 per kg, 62% above the world average of $4.58. 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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The shipment records behind Kuwait semi-automatic washing machines (small) imports (HS 8450.19): 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 8450.19: Washing machines: household or laundry-type, not fully-automatic, without built-in centrifugal drier, of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-automatic washing machines (small) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported semi-automatic washing machines (small) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 467 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 130% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-automatic washing machines (small) to Kuwait?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Vietnam (19%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-automatic washing machines (small) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.43 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $4.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semi-automatic washing machines (small) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-automatic washing machines (small)?
The HS code for semi-automatic washing machines (small) is subheading 8450.19. 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 8450 page.
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