Semi-trailer tractors imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semi-trailer tractors by Kuwait reached $49.3 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $49.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $40.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $40.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $29.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $36.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $32.7M | 7.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports semi-trailer tractors from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $27.6M | 56% |
| Poland | $10.8M | 22% |
| France | $3.0M | 6% |
| China | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $861K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $796K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $642K | 1.3% |
| India | $420K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.74 per kg, close to the world average of $7.89.
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 semi-trailer tractors imports (HS 8701.20): 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 8701.20: Tractors: road, for semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-trailer tractors imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported semi-trailer tractors worth $49.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-trailer tractors to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($27.6 million), followed by Poland (22%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-trailer tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.89 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-trailer tractors to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.7 million in 2017 to $49.3 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-trailer tractors?
The HS code for semi-trailer tractors is subheading 8701.20. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8701 page.
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