Tanker trailers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported tanker trailers worth $5.8 million (1.3 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 2018, at $12.2 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 | $5.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 754 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 900 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 2.3K t |
Where Kuwait imports tanker trailers from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (32%), China (28%), India (22%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 32% |
| China | $1.6M | 28% |
| India | $1.3M | 22% |
| Turkey | $716K | 12% |
| United States | $182K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $41K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $20K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.38 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.06, 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.
Tanker trailers exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported tanker trailers worth $249 thousand (170 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (50%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Egypt (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $124K | 50% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 28% |
| Egypt | $38K | 15% |
| Iraq | $18K | 7.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait tanker trailers imports (HS 8716.31): 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 8716.31: Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of tanker trailers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported tanker trailers worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply tanker trailers to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (28%) and India (22%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of tanker trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tanker trailers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2018 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export tanker trailers?
Yes. Kuwait exported $249 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanker trailers?
The HS code for tanker trailers is subheading 8716.31. 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 8716 page.
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