Trailers (other types) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.0 million of trailers (other types) in 2024 (347 tonnes). That is 86% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.0 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 | 347 t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 287 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 389 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 876 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 590 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 756 t |
Where Kuwait imports trailers (other types) from
The largest suppliers were United States (43%), Sweden (27%), China (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 43% |
| Sweden | $801K | 27% |
| China | $302K | 10% |
| Oman | $171K | 5.7% |
| Poland | $147K | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | $83K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $69K | 2.3% |
| Estonia | $16K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.61 per kg, 62% above the world average of $5.31. 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.
Trailers (other types) exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $321 thousand of trailers (other types) in 2024 (93 tonnes). United States alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $224K | 70% |
| India | $53K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 8.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 3.7% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait trailers (other types) imports (HS 8716.40): 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 8716.40: Trailers and semi-trailers: n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers (other types) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported trailers (other types) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 347 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers (other types) to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Sweden (27%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 18 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of trailers (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.61 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $5.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trailers (other types) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export trailers (other types)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $321 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, India and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers (other types)?
The HS code for trailers (other types) is subheading 8716.40. 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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