X-ray tubes imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.1 million of x-ray tubes in 2024 (3 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.2 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 | $3.1M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 21 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $912K | 3 t |
Where Kuwait imports x-ray tubes from
The largest suppliers were France (44%), United States (30%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.4M | 44% |
| United States | $953K | 30% |
| Netherlands | $327K | 10% |
| India | $136K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $117K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $63K | 2% |
| China | $59K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $47K | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $951.36 per kg, 170% above the world average of $352.10. 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 tubes imports (HS 9022.30): 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 9022.30: X-ray tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray tubes imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported x-ray tubes worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray tubes to Kuwait?
France was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (30%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 459% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $951.36 per kg in 2024, 170% above the world average of $352.10 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 tubes to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $912 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. The peak was 2021 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray tubes?
The HS code for x-ray tubes is subheading 9022.30. 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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