What Kuwait buys from Germany.
Kuwait imported USD 1.5bn of manufactured and processed goods from Germany in 2024, up 13 per cent on 2022. That is 5 per cent of everything Kuwait imported in these lines, and Germany is its number 6 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Germany dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Kuwait paid Germany for it at the border, Germany's share of everything Kuwait imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 68 per cent of the lane.
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of Kuwait's imports10 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 248 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 41,568 a tonne, 3,363 tonnesUSD 140min 2024 -
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of Kuwait's imports12 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 142 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 220,617 a tonne, 605 tonnesUSD 134min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324
Share of Kuwait's imports7 per cent, 34 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 125m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,466 a tonne, 4,832 tonnesUSD 113min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199
Share of Kuwait's imports38 per cent, 37 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valueUSD 468,537 a tonne, 170 tonnesUSD 80min 2024 -
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Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215
Share of Kuwait's imports12 per cent, 26 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 63m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5.0m a tonne, 9.2 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219
Share of Kuwait's imports22 per cent, 54 source countriesChangeup 188 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 107,076 a tonne, 323 tonnesUSD 35min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422
Share of Kuwait's imports45 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,019 a tonne, 4,811 tonnesUSD 34min 2024 -
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Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121
Share of Kuwait's imports56 per cent, 17 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,033 a tonne, 3,057 tonnesUSD 28min 2024 -
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Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: antisera and other blood fractionsHS 300212
Share of Kuwait's imports27 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.1m a tonne, 23 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kWHS 870195
Share of Kuwait's imports62 per cent, 12 source countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valueUSD 6,934 a tonne, 3,572 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300431
Share of Kuwait's imports90 per cent, 5 source countriesChangeup 124 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 23min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or moreHS 853529
Share of Kuwait's imports54 per cent, 11 source countriesChangefrom USD 27k in 2022Unit valueUSD 33,460 a tonne, 678 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322
Share of Kuwait's imports2 per cent, 29 source countriesChangeup 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 44,695 a tonne, 410 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Cigarettes: containing tobaccoHS 240220
Share of Kuwait's imports9 per cent, 22 source countriesChangedown 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 32,153 a tonne, 530 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of Kuwait's imports12 per cent, 71 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 242,581 a tonne, 69 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Electrical insulators: of ceramicsHS 854620
Share of Kuwait's imports97 per cent, 12 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valueUSD 8,057 a tonne, 1,670 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710
Share of Kuwait's imports21 per cent, 62 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 206,325 a tonne, 61 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426HS 842649
Share of Kuwait's imports94 per cent, 7 source countriesChangefrom USD 310k in 2022Unit valueUSD 4,785 a tonne, 2,466 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of Kuwait's imports16 per cent, 81 source countriesChangeup 239 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 25,329 a tonne, 437 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological...HS 901819
Share of Kuwait's imports14 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.5m a tonne, 7.4 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952
Share of Kuwait's imports32 per cent, 12 source countriesChangefrom USD 40k in 2022Unit valueUSD 13,472 a tonne, 794 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of Kuwait's imports7 per cent, 65 source countriesChangedown 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 31,950 a tonne, 323 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of propyleneHS 391722
Share of Kuwait's imports94 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,854 a tonne, 3,601 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the likeHS 847910
Share of Kuwait's imports54 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 277 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,877 a tonne, 522 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439
Share of Kuwait's imports5 per cent, 26 source countriesChangedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 595,914 a tonne, 14 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of Kuwait's imports4 per cent, 91 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,422 a tonne, 430 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: parts thereof n.e.c. in chapter 88HS 880790
Share of Kuwait's imports6 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 331,938 a tonne, 23 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Vehicles: crane lorriesHS 870510
Share of Kuwait's imports27 per cent, 5 source countriesChangeup 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,099 a tonne, 1,189 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Machinery: for filtering or purifying waterHS 842121
Share of Kuwait's imports25 per cent, 47 source countriesChangedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 32,192 a tonne, 209 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail saleHS 300450
Share of Kuwait's imports28 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 44,321 a tonne, 144 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399
Share of Kuwait's imports14 per cent, 47 source countriesChangeup 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 282,201 a tonne, 23 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of Kuwait's imports5 per cent, 99 source countriesChangeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,381 a tonne, 732 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Radar apparatusHS 852610
Share of Kuwait's imports50 per cent, 22 source countriesChangefrom USD 338k in 2022Unit valueUSD 181,713 a tonne, 31 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590
Share of Kuwait's imports11 per cent, 67 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,192 a tonne, 241 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423
Share of Kuwait's imports19 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,168 a tonne, 240 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Microtomes and parts and accessories thereofHS 902790
Share of Kuwait's imports17 per cent, 48 source countriesChangeup 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 306,721 a tonne, 18 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Furniture: wooden, for kitchen useHS 940340
Share of Kuwait's imports34 per cent, 42 source countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,032 a tonne, 632 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853590
Share of Kuwait's imports26 per cent, 33 source countriesChangeup 74 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 88,358 a tonne, 55 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 390690
Share of Kuwait's imports17 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,116 a tonne, 2,223 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360
Share of Kuwait's imports17 per cent, 9 source countriesChangefrom USD 196k in 2022Unit valueUSD 93,140 a tonne, 50 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41HS 847149
Share of Kuwait's imports34 per cent, 43 source countriesChangefrom USD 544k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 5min 2024 -
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Surveying equipment: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015HS 901590
Share of Kuwait's imports14 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 233,584 a tonne, 20 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
43
Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)HS 391740
Share of Kuwait's imports27 per cent, 44 source countriesChangedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,428 a tonne, 525 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
44
Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of Kuwait's imports6 per cent, 94 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 21,765 a tonne, 202 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of Kuwait's imports3 per cent, 86 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 21,956 a tonne, 194 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
46
Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900
Share of Kuwait's imports5 per cent, 39 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,140 a tonne, 464 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
47
Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of Kuwait's imports3 per cent, 61 source countriesChangeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 659,385 a tonne, 6.3 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
48
Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their...HS 381519
Share of Kuwait's imports3 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 4min 2024 -
49
Non-alcoholic beverages: non-alcoholic beerHS 220291
Share of Kuwait's imports33 per cent, 18 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,096 a tonne, 3,674 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490
Share of Kuwait's imports9 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 94 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 345,369 a tonne, 12 tonnesUSD 4min 2024
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323USD 140m in 2024, up 248 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022). Germany supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219USD 35m in 2024, up 188 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). Germany supplies 22 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490USD 134m in 2024, up 142 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022). Germany supplies 12 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300431USD 23m in 2024, up 124 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Germany supplies 90 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422USD 34m in 2024, up 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). Germany supplies 45 per cent of the line.
- Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: antisera and other blood fractionsHS 300212USD 27m in 2024, up 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). Germany supplies 27 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322USD 18m in 2024, up 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Germany supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail saleHS 300450USD 6m in 2024, up 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690USD 6m in 2024, up 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological...HS 901819USD 11m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Germany supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590USD 6m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 11 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of propyleneHS 391722USD 10m in 2024, up 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Germany supplies 94 per cent of the line.
Lines where Germany supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Germany ships at least 60 per cent of what Kuwait imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kWHS 87019562 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 25m; 12 source countries in all.
- Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 30043190 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 23m; 5 source countries in all.
- Electrical insulators: of ceramicsHS 85462097 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 13m; 12 source countries in all.
- Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426HS 84264994 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 12m; 7 source countries in all.
- Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of propyleneHS 39172294 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 10m; 17 source countries in all.
- Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911HS 49119965 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 3m; 63 source countries in all.
- Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solidHS 32159069 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 3m; 28 source countries in all.
- Furnaces: furnace burners, for liquid fuelHS 84161096 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 2m; 11 source countries in all.
- Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: not self-propelledHS 84303994 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 2m; 8 source countries in all.
- Wood: beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mmHS 44079260 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 1m; 14 source countries in all.
- Microscopes, compound optical: stereoscopic microscopesHS 90111066 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 1m; 6 source countries in all.
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where Germany's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Kuwait at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Germany: USD 140m at USD 41,568 a tonne. China: USD 539m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 11,081 a tonne, 73 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,957 a tonne.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490Germany: USD 134m at USD 220,617 a tonne. Italy: USD 69m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 68,488 a tonne, 69 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 84,743 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324Germany: USD 113m at USD 23,466 a tonne. South Korea: USD 168m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 12,871 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,031 a tonne.
- Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199Germany: USD 80m at USD 468,537 a tonne. Croatia: USD 7m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 267,515 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 246,165 a tonne.
- Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215Germany: USD 47m at USD 5.0m a tonne. United States: USD 106m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 2.1m a tonne, 58 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3.7m a tonne.
- Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: antisera and other blood fractionsHS 300212Germany: USD 27m at USD 1.1m a tonne. Netherlands: USD 20m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 444,634 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 800,168 a tonne.
- Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or moreHS 853529Germany: USD 23m at USD 33,460 a tonne. South Korea: USD 10m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 19,244 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 22,044 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322Germany: USD 18m at USD 44,695 a tonne. Japan: USD 477m (53 per cent of the line) at USD 16,656 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,359 a tonne.
- Cigarettes: containing tobaccoHS 240220Germany: USD 17m at USD 32,153 a tonne. Turkey: USD 53m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 21,433 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 38,180 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890Germany: USD 17m at USD 242,581 a tonne. Mexico: USD 20m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 117,225 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 113,610 a tonne.
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710Germany: USD 13m at USD 206,325 a tonne. United States: USD 17m (29 per cent of the line) at USD 70,179 a tonne, 66 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 118,398 a tonne.
- Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690Germany: USD 11m at USD 25,329 a tonne. China: USD 19m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 5,599 a tonne, 78 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,169 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological...HS 901819Germany: USD 11m at USD 1.5m a tonne. Ireland: USD 40m (53 per cent of the line) at USD 975,805 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 576,430 a tonne.
- Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952Germany: USD 11m at USD 13,472 a tonne. China: USD 10m (29 per cent of the line) at USD 3,773 a tonne, 72 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,337 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180Germany: USD 10m at USD 31,950 a tonne. China: USD 49m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 9,222 a tonne, 71 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,449 a tonne.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439Germany: USD 8m at USD 595,914 a tonne. France: USD 6m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 190,534 a tonne, 68 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 303,480 a tonne.
- Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499Germany: USD 7m at USD 17,422 a tonne. United Arab Emirates: USD 25m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 13,927 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 36,972 a tonne.
- Vehicles: crane lorriesHS 870510Germany: USD 7m at USD 6,099 a tonne. China: USD 19m (72 per cent of the line) at USD 3,302 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,568 a tonne.
- Machinery: for filtering or purifying waterHS 842121Germany: USD 7m at USD 32,192 a tonne. China: USD 6m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 20,096 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,422 a tonne.
- Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399Germany: USD 6m at USD 282,201 a tonne. Japan: USD 12m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 84,562 a tonne, 70 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 89,341 a tonne.
What Kuwait buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Kuwait with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is Germany's part of everything Kuwait imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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