🇰🇼 Kuwait imports of x-ray apparatus: 2024 trade data
Imports of x-ray apparatus by Kuwait reached $20.9 million in 2024 (104 tonnes). Value fell 66% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $99.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of x-ray apparatus by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.9M | 104 t |
| 2023 | $61.3M | 490 t |
| 2022 | $99.2M | 867 t |
| 2021 | $50.8M | 438 t |
| 2020 | $72.0M | 558 t |
| 2019 | $37.0M | 297 t |
| 2018 | $80.4M | 632 t |
| 2017 | $45.3M | 410 t |
Where Kuwait imports x-ray apparatus from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), Germany (25%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.4M | 26% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.2M | 25% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.3M | 11% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $829K | 4% |
| 🇦🇼 Aruba | $582K | 2.8% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $574K | 2.8% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $497K | 2.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $471K | 2.3% |
Types of x-ray apparatus under HS 9022
| 9022.12 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary… | 29% |
| 9022.90 | Apparatus based on use of x-rays and similar: parts and accessories (x-ray generators, tubes, high tension generators, control panels and desks… | 22% |
| 9022.14 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses… | 19% |
| 9022.30 | X-ray tubes | 15% |
| 9022.19 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses | 8.3% |
| 9022.13 | Apparatus based on the use of x-rays: including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus | 3.6% |
| 9022.29 | Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: (for other than medical, surgical… | 2.8% |
| 9022.21 | Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta or gamma radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus: for medical, surgical, dental or… | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9022.
Average import price of x-ray apparatus
The average declared value was about $201.51 per kg, 77% above the world average of $113.83. 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.
Kuwait also exports x-ray apparatus
Kuwait exported $474 thousand of x-ray apparatus in 2024 (4 tonnes). Most of it went to France (42%), United States (21%), United Arab Emirates (20%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+683% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $198K | 42% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $99K | 21% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $94K | 20% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $38K | 8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $18K | 3.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $15K | 3.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5K | 1.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $3K | 0.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2K | 0.3% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
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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 9022: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, x-ray tubes and other x-ray generators, high tens.
X-ray apparatus trade in Kuwait: questions
What is the value of x-ray apparatus imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported x-ray apparatus worth $20.9 million in 2024 (104 tonnes).
Where does Kuwait import x-ray apparatus from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (26%), Germany (25%), France (11%).
What is the average import price of x-ray apparatus in Kuwait?
The average declared import value was about $201.51 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $113.83 per kg.
Does Kuwait export x-ray apparatus?
Yes. Kuwait exported x-ray apparatus worth $474 thousand in 2024, mainly to France, United States, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for x-ray apparatus?
X-ray apparatus falls under HS heading 9022 (Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, whether or not for medical). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
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