Vehicle-mounted cranes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $2.6 million of vehicle-mounted cranes in 2024 (338 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.3 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 | $2.6M | 338 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 321 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 137 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 218 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 374 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 616 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Kuwait imports vehicle-mounted cranes from
Most of the value came from Italy (37%), South Korea (32%), Austria (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+696% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $976K | 37% |
| South Korea | $844K | 32% |
| Austria | $399K | 15% |
| China | $152K | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $71K | 2.7% |
| United States | $39K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $36K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $22K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.77 per kg, 27% below the world average of $10.67, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait vehicle-mounted cranes imports (HS 8426.91): 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 8426.91: Cranes and derricks: designed for mounting on road vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle-mounted cranes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported vehicle-mounted cranes worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 338 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle-mounted cranes to Kuwait?
Italy was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($976 thousand), followed by South Korea (32%) and Austria (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 696% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle-mounted cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.77 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $10.67 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-mounted cranes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle-mounted cranes?
The HS code for vehicle-mounted cranes is subheading 8426.91. 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 8426 page.
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