Vehicle horns and signals imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.3 million of vehicle horns and signals in 2024 (19 tonnes). Value rose 77% on 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 | $2.3M | 19 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 83 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 60 t |
| 2021 | $961K | 31 t |
| 2020 | $595K | 30 t |
| 2019 | $959K | 54 t |
| 2018 | $678K | 32 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 35 t |
Where Kuwait imports vehicle horns and signals from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 66% |
| United Arab Emirates | $234K | 10% |
| France | $202K | 8.9% |
| Philippines | $102K | 4.5% |
| United States | $78K | 3.5% |
| Slovenia | $26K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $25K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $19K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $119.21 per kg, 512% above the world average of $19.49. 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 horns and signals imports (HS 8512.30): 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 8512.30: Sound signalling equipment: electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle horns and signals imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported vehicle horns and signals worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle horns and signals to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle horns and signals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $119.21 per kg in 2024, 512% above the world average of $19.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle horns and signals to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle horns and signals?
The HS code for vehicle horns and signals is subheading 8512.30. 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 8512 page.
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