Specialized electrical machines imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $50.1 million of specialized electrical machines in 2024 (996 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $73.6 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 | $50.1M | 996 t |
| 2023 | $44.6M | 846 t |
| 2022 | $73.6M | 768 t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 533 t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 337 t |
| 2019 | $26.1M | 579 t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 335 t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 242 t |
Where Kuwait imports specialized electrical machines from
China alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.2M | 76% |
| Malaysia | $3.7M | 7.4% |
| United States | $2.4M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $678K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $454K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $431K | 0.9% |
| France | $344K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $272K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $198K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.32 per kg, 41% below the world average of $85.50, 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.
Specialized electrical machines exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported specialized electrical machines worth $2.4 million (81 tonnes). Poland alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+930% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.9M | 76% |
| United Arab Emirates | $258K | 11% |
| Iran | $164K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $78K | 3.2% |
| Jordan | $29K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $8K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait specialized electrical machines imports (HS 8543.70): 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 8543.70: Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized electrical machines imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported specialized electrical machines worth $50.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 996 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized electrical machines to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($38.2 million), followed by Malaysia (7%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized electrical machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.32 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $85.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized electrical machines to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $50.1 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2022 at $73.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export specialized electrical machines?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, the United Arab Emirates and Iran. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $47.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized electrical machines?
The HS code for specialized electrical machines is subheading 8543.70. 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 8543 page.
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