Tumble dryers (small capacity) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tumble dryers (small capacity) by Kuwait reached $5.6 million in 2024 (821 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $5.6M | 821 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 829 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 762 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 920 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 866 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 740 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 413 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 396 t |
Where Kuwait imports tumble dryers (small capacity) from
Most of the value came from Poland (42%), Turkey (39%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $2.3M | 42% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 39% |
| China | $867K | 16% |
| United States | $90K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $60K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $35K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 0.1% |
| Sudan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.79 per kg, close to the world average of $6.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait tumble dryers (small capacity) imports (HS 8451.21): 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 8451.21: Drying machines: of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of tumble dryers (small capacity) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported tumble dryers (small capacity) worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 821 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply tumble dryers (small capacity) to Kuwait?
Poland was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Turkey (39%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of tumble dryers (small capacity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tumble dryers (small capacity) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2021 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tumble dryers (small capacity)?
The HS code for tumble dryers (small capacity) is subheading 8451.21. 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 8451 page.
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