Telephone sets (other) exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Kuwait exported $83.7 million of telephone sets (other) in 2024 (38 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 169 countries for exports of this product. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $106.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83.7M | 38 t |
| 2023 | $106.9M | 56 t |
| 2022 | $167K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 2 t |
| 2020 | $315K | 2 t |
| 2019 | $300K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 19 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 55 t |
Where Kuwait exports telephone sets (other) to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $83.7M | 100% |
| Jordan | $13K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $5K | 0% |
| Hungary | $5K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,232.77 per kg, 3072% above the world average of $70.39. 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.
Telephone sets (other) imports to Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait imported telephone sets (other) worth $31.4 million (87 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.6M | 75% |
| Hungary | $3.1M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| United States | $999K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $266K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $226K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $42K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait telephone sets (other) exports (HS 8517.18): 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 8517.18: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone sets (other) exported by Kuwait?
Kuwait exported telephone sets (other) worth $83.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 169 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy telephone sets (other) from Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($83.7 million), followed by Jordan (0%) and Saudi Arabia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of telephone sets (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2,232.77 per kg in 2024, 3072% above the world average of $70.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of telephone sets (other) from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $83.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $106.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.1 million a year.
Does Kuwait also import telephone sets (other)?
Yes. Kuwait imported $31.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Hungary and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net exporter of this product, by about $52.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone sets (other)?
The HS code for telephone sets (other) is subheading 8517.18. 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 8517 page.
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