Vehicle airbags imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.3 million of vehicle airbags in 2024 (120 tonnes). That is 179% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $4.3M | 120 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 39 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 85 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $546K | 10 t |
| 2019 | $982K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 66 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 33 t |
Where Kuwait imports vehicle airbags from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 81% |
| Mexico | $361K | 8.3% |
| United States | $228K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $99K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $36K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.7% |
| France | $26K | 0.6% |
| China | $16K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $9K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.22 per kg, 84% above the world average of $19.71. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait vehicle airbags imports (HS 8708.95): 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 8708.95: Vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle airbags imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported vehicle airbags worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 179% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle airbags to Kuwait?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Mexico (8%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle airbags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.22 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $19.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle airbags to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle airbags?
The HS code for vehicle airbags is subheading 8708.95. 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 8708 page.
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