X-ray equipment parts imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $4.5 million of x-ray equipment parts in 2024 (11 tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.7 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 | $4.5M | 11 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 51 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 64 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 44 t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 48 t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 106 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 54 t |
Where Kuwait imports x-ray equipment parts from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), Germany (19%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 26% |
| Germany | $835K | 19% |
| France | $667K | 15% |
| Singapore | $412K | 9.2% |
| Japan | $331K | 7.4% |
| China | $291K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $161K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $126K | 2.8% |
| Norway | $116K | 2.6% |
| India | $94K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $407.91 per kg, 238% above the world average of $120.77. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait x-ray equipment parts imports (HS 9022.90): 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 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, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and like.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray equipment parts imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported x-ray equipment parts worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray equipment parts to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (19%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 976% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $407.91 per kg in 2024, 238% above the world average of $120.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of x-ray equipment parts to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $15.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray equipment parts?
The HS code for x-ray equipment parts is subheading 9022.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9022 page.
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