Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $140.4 million (682 tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $270.5 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 | $140.4M | 682 t |
| 2023 | $246.8M | 945 t |
| 2022 | $243.6M | 671 t |
| 2021 | $224.2M | 718 t |
| 2020 | $270.5M | 898 t |
| 2019 | $219.7M | 867 t |
| 2018 | $164.9M | 724 t |
| 2017 | $164.9M | 750 t |
Where Kuwait imports transmission and switching apparatus from
China alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $79.6M | 57% |
| Vietnam | $17.0M | 12% |
| United States | $6.4M | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $5.3M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.0M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 3% |
| Mexico | $3.9M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $3.2M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $2.6M | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $206.04 per kg, close to the world average of $217.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported transmission and switching apparatus worth $8.3 million (17 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.6M | 56% |
| Hungary | $1.4M | 17% |
| Slovenia | $1.3M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $447K | 5.4% |
| Hong Kong | $277K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $123K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $39K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $13K | 0.2% |
| United States | $13K | 0.2% |
| India | $13K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $140.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 682 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($79.6 million), followed by Vietnam (12%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $206.04 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $164.9 million in 2017 to $140.4 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2020 at $270.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $209.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Kuwait exported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Hungary and Slovenia. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $132.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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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