Truck tires imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported truck tires worth $49.8 million (19.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $49.8M | 19.5K t |
| 2023 | $50.6M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $52.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $48.3M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $43.2M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $51.5M | 20.1K t |
| 2018 | $53.6M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $44.7M | 16.2K t |
Where Kuwait imports truck tires from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Japan (17%), India (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.2M | 45% |
| Japan | $8.6M | 17% |
| India | $8.5M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $4.5M | 9.1% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| United States | $877K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $550K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $464K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $464K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $460K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 26% below the world average of $3.43, 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.
Truck tires exports from Kuwait
Exports of truck tires by Kuwait reached $4.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Qatar alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $3.9M | 88% |
| United Arab Emirates | $146K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $136K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $85K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $56K | 1.3% |
| Oman | $21K | 0.5% |
| Jordan | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait truck tires imports (HS 4011.20): 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 4011.20: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of truck tires imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported truck tires worth $49.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply truck tires to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by Japan (17%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of truck tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of truck tires to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.7 million in 2017 to $49.8 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $53.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.2 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export truck tires?
Yes. Kuwait exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $45.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for truck tires?
The HS code for truck tires is subheading 4011.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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