Steam and sand blasting machines imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.0 million of steam and sand blasting machines in 2024 (337 tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 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 | $3.0M | 337 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 438 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 360 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 303 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 306 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 496 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 421 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 403 t |
Where Kuwait imports steam and sand blasting machines from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Germany (19%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+769% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $868K | 29% |
| Germany | $568K | 19% |
| Turkey | $453K | 15% |
| Italy | $235K | 7.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $227K | 7.5% |
| Spain | $200K | 6.6% |
| India | $117K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $61K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $54K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.00 per kg, close to the world average of $10.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steam and sand blasting machines exports from Kuwait
Exports of steam and sand blasting machines by Kuwait reached $251 thousand in 2024 (34 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $129K | 52% |
| China | $74K | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 11% |
| India | $17K | 6.6% |
| Iraq | $3K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0.2% |
| Qatar | $0K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $0K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait steam and sand blasting machines imports (HS 8424.30): 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 8424.30: Mechanical appliances: steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam and sand blasting machines imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 337 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam and sand blasting machines to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($868 thousand), followed by Germany (19%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 769% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam and sand blasting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.00 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $10.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steam and sand blasting machines to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export steam and sand blasting machines?
Yes. Kuwait exported $251 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, China and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam and sand blasting machines?
The HS code for steam and sand blasting machines is subheading 8424.30. 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 8424 page.
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