Specialized service vehicles imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $21.8 million of specialized service vehicles in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $69.3 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 | $21.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 778 t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $69.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $33.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $38.3M | 2.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports specialized service vehicles from
Most of the value came from China (49%), South Korea (20%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 49% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 20% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| United States | $1.6M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| France | $606K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $489K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $330K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $185K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $162K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.49 per kg, close to the world average of $11.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized service vehicles exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported specialized service vehicles worth $2.9 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iran accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.7M | 59% |
| Turkey | $357K | 12% |
| Iraq | $210K | 7.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $159K | 5.5% |
| Oman | $110K | 3.8% |
| Philippines | $107K | 3.7% |
| India | $74K | 2.6% |
| Nigeria | $59K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait specialized service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported specialized service vehicles worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by South Korea (20%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.49 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $11.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized service vehicles to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.3 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $69.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.0 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export specialized service vehicles?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Turkey and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. 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 8705 page.
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