Water filtration equipment imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water filtration equipment by Kuwait reached $26.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $74.9 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 | $26.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $24.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $30.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $31.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $62.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $74.9M | 4.5K t |
Where Kuwait imports water filtration equipment from
Most of the value came from Germany (25%), China (23%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.8M | 25% |
| China | $6.3M | 23% |
| India | $2.2M | 8.2% |
| United States | $1.8M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $951K | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $768K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $578K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.73 per kg, close to the world average of $18.43.
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 water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported water filtration equipment worth $26.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Kuwait?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by China (23%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74.9 million in 2017 to $26.9 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2017 at $74.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. 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 8421 page.
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