Vehicle locks imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.1 million of vehicle locks in 2024 (75 tonnes). Value rose 87% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.1 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 | $2.1M | 75 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 52 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 48 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 33 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 40 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 26 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 34 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 43 t |
Where Kuwait imports vehicle locks from
The largest suppliers were Japan (46%), Malaysia (11%), China (6%). Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+848% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $953K | 46% |
| Malaysia | $236K | 12% |
| China | $131K | 6.4% |
| Philippines | $100K | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $72K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $54K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $47K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $39K | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $36K | 1.8% |
| Romania | $33K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.57 per kg, 51% above the world average of $18.29. 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.
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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 8301.20: Locks: of a kind used for motor vehicles (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle locks imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported vehicle locks worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle locks to Kuwait?
Japan was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($953 thousand), followed by Malaysia (11%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 848% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle locks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.57 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $18.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle locks to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2020 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle locks?
The HS code for vehicle locks is subheading 8301.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8301 page.
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