Semiconductor storage media (other) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductor storage media (other) by Kuwait reached $9.3 million in 2024 (23 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 300% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.0 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 | $9.3M | 23 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 45 t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 104 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 29 t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 53 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 9 t |
Where Kuwait imports semiconductor storage media (other) from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.9M | 96% |
| Singapore | $283K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 0.4% |
| China | $22K | 0.2% |
| India | $16K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $11K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
| Austria | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $402.21 per kg, 176% above the world average of $145.73. 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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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 8523.59: Semiconductor media: other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor storage media (other) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported semiconductor storage media (other) worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 300% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor storage media (other) to Kuwait?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Singapore (3%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $402.21 per kg in 2024, 176% above the world average of $145.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductor storage media (other) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 404%. The peak was 2019 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor storage media (other)?
The HS code for semiconductor storage media (other) is subheading 8523.59. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
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