Video game console imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported video game console worth $8.5 million (145 tonnes). That is 70% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.2 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 | $8.5M | 145 t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 488 t |
| 2022 | $42.2M | 393 t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 395 t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 313 t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 308 t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 206 t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 196 t |
Where Kuwait imports video game console from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 64% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 20% |
| United States | $877K | 10% |
| Vietnam | $52K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $51K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $46K | 0.5% |
| France | $43K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $35K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $29K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.78 per kg, 40% below the world average of $97.77, 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.
Video game console exports from Kuwait
Exports of video game console by Kuwait reached $2.0 million in 2024 (42 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 94% |
| China | $87K | 4.3% |
| Qatar | $18K | 0.9% |
| Oman | $14K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait video game console imports (HS 9504.50): 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 9504.50: Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30.
Common questions
What is the value of video game console imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported video game console worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply video game console to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (20%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average import price of video game console per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.78 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $97.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of video game console to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $42.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export video game console?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, China and Qatar. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for video game console?
The HS code for video game console is subheading 9504.50. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9504 page.
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