Transformer and converter parts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $16.9 million of transformer and converter parts in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.1 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 | $16.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $35.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 540 t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 3.4K t |
Where Kuwait imports transformer and converter parts from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), India (28%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 30% |
| India | $4.7M | 28% |
| United States | $1.3M | 8% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $748K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $606K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $571K | 3.4% |
| France | $441K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $424K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $188K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, 47% below the world average of $14.23, 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.
Transformer and converter parts exports from Kuwait
Kuwait exported $1.1 million of transformer and converter parts in 2024 (12 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+719% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $642K | 58% |
| Qatar | $243K | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $110K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 4.5% |
| Oman | $20K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $14K | 1.3% |
| Ecuador | $13K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $8K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait transformer and converter parts imports (HS 8504.90): 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 8504.90: Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer and converter parts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported transformer and converter parts worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer and converter parts to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by India (28%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 613% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer and converter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $14.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer and converter parts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $35.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export transformer and converter parts?
Yes. Kuwait exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Hong Kong. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer and converter parts?
The HS code for transformer and converter parts is subheading 8504.90. 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 8504 page.
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