Tower cranes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tower cranes by Kuwait reached $10.2 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 363% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $33.9 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 | $10.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 887 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 963 t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $33.9M | 6.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports tower cranes from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 65% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 23% |
| Germany | $666K | 6.6% |
| Sweden | $477K | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, 40% above the world average of $2.87. 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.
Tower cranes exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $2.2 million of tower cranes in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 80% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 80% |
| United Arab Emirates | $411K | 19% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait tower cranes imports (HS 8426.20): 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 8426.20: Cranes: tower cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of tower cranes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported tower cranes worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 363% on 2023.
Which countries supply tower cranes to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Japan (23%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of tower cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $2.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tower cranes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.9 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $33.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export tower cranes?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.2 million 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 $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tower cranes?
The HS code for tower cranes is subheading 8426.20. 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 8426 page.
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