Trade lane
What Kuwait buys from the United States.
Kuwait imported USD 2.5bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United States in 2024, down 1 per cent on 2022. That is 9 per cent of everything Kuwait imported in these lines, and the United States is its number 2 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where the United States 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.
USD 2.5bnfrom the United States in 2024 (USD 2.6bn in 2022)
9 per centof Kuwait's imports in these lines, USD 29bn from every source
244product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#2the United States's rank among Kuwait's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Kuwait paid the United States for it at the border, the United States'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 72 per cent of the lane.
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324
Share of Kuwait's imports19 per cent, 34 source countriesChangedown 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 503m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 79,194 a tonne, 3,973 tonnesUSD 315min 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 imports18 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 121m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 202min 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 imports63 per cent, 26 source countriesChangefrom USD 9m in 2022Unit valueUSD 1.4m a tonne, 76 tonnesUSD 108min 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 imports28 per cent, 26 source countriesChangeup 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 56m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.1m a tonne, 50 tonnesUSD 106min 2024 -
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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 imports7 per cent, 37 source countriesChangedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 165m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 21,643 a tonne, 4,852 tonnesUSD 105min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 870431
Share of Kuwait's imports29 per cent, 21 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 113m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,635 a tonne, 5,896 tonnesUSD 98min 2024 -
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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 imports61 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 61m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,299 a tonne, 5,455 tonnesUSD 83min 2024 -
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Boring or sinking machinery: parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49HS 843143
Share of Kuwait's imports37 per cent, 63 source countriesChangefrom USD 8m in 2022Unit valueUSD 23,265 a tonne, 3,447 tonnesUSD 80min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730
Share of Kuwait's imports62 per cent, 46 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valueUSD 1.4m a tonne, 56 tonnesUSD 79min 2024 -
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Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112
Share of Kuwait's imports19 per cent, 7 source countriesChangefrom USD 42k in 2022Unit valueUSD 1.9m a tonne, 30 tonnesUSD 59min 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 imports31 per cent, 54 source countriesChangeup 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 163,534 a tonne, 301 tonnesUSD 49min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of Kuwait's imports28 per cent, 71 source countriesChangeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 301,660 a tonne, 135 tonnesUSD 41min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199
Share of Kuwait's imports17 per cent, 37 source countriesChangedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 540,839 a tonne, 65 tonnesUSD 35min 2024 -
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Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or includedHS 381511
Share of Kuwait's imports63 per cent, 8 source countriesChangefrom USD 5m in 2022Unit valueUSD 30,409 a tonne, 1,066 tonnesUSD 32min 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 imports15 per cent, 91 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 40,666 a tonne, 670 tonnesUSD 27min 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 imports16 per cent, 65 source countriesChangeup 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 93,722 a tonne, 250 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460
Share of Kuwait's imports12 per cent, 40 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,841 a tonne, 2,367 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of Kuwait's imports14 per cent, 86 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,370 a tonne, 979 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including partsHS 820719
Share of Kuwait's imports37 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 151,491 a tonne, 132 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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Surveying equipment: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015HS 901590
Share of Kuwait's imports57 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 183 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 281,054 a tonne, 64 tonnesUSD 18min 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 imports29 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 209 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 70,179 a tonne, 249 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Pharmaceutical goods: sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical...HS 300610
Share of Kuwait's imports56 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.5m a tonne, 11 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 390410
Share of Kuwait's imports59 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 887 a tonne, 17,835 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390
Share of Kuwait's imports18 per cent, 63 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,731 a tonne, 4,018 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190
Share of Kuwait's imports18 per cent, 59 source countriesChangeup 135 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 143,878 a tonne, 101 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 200410
Share of Kuwait's imports13 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,915 a tonne, 6,635 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance...HS 381512
Share of Kuwait's imports81 per cent, 4 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 86,187 a tonne, 140 tonnesUSD 12min 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 imports26 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 167,815 a tonne, 70 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of Kuwait's imports10 per cent, 99 source countriesChangedown 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,075 a tonne, 1,419 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590
Share of Kuwait's imports9 per cent, 81 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,662 a tonne, 1,702 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gasesHS 842199
Share of Kuwait's imports36 per cent, 59 source countriesChangeup 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 36,181 a tonne, 304 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421
Share of Kuwait's imports6 per cent, 22 source countriesChangedown 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,022 a tonne, 912 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Microtomes and parts and accessories thereofHS 902790
Share of Kuwait's imports33 per cent, 48 source countriesChangedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 260,668 a tonne, 40 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839
Share of Kuwait's imports23 per cent, 54 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 400,547 a tonne, 26 tonnesUSD 10min 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 imports37 per cent, 9 source countriesChangefrom USD 856k in 2022Unit valueUSD 15,533 a tonne, 654 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190
Share of Kuwait's imports43 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.7m a tonne, 6.0 tonnesUSD 10min 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 imports13 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 826,976 a tonne, 12 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499
Share of Kuwait's imports17 per cent, 52 source countriesChangedown 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,847 a tonne, 1,958 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850710
Share of Kuwait's imports15 per cent, 29 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,157 a tonne, 1,562 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150
Share of Kuwait's imports14 per cent, 42 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 686,855 a tonne, 11 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300420
Share of Kuwait's imports12 per cent, 41 source countriesChangeup 185 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
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Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 841430
Share of Kuwait's imports19 per cent, 36 source countriesChangedown 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,769 a tonne, 675 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking pressureHS 902620
Share of Kuwait's imports35 per cent, 44 source countriesChangeup 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 478,927 a tonne, 15 tonnesUSD 7min 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 imports9 per cent, 20 source countriesChangefrom USD 244k in 2022Unit valueUSD 17,015 a tonne, 414 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of Kuwait's imports9 per cent, 94 source countriesChangeup 178 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 59,311 a tonne, 114 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321
Share of Kuwait's imports11 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,981 a tonne, 732 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs)HS 902750
Share of Kuwait's imports29 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 95 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 337,594 a tonne, 19 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of Kuwait's imports9 per cent, 81 source countriesChangeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,513 a tonne, 385 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
49
Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of Kuwait's imports9 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 105,763 a tonne, 60 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
50
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 imports4 per cent, 61 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 674,580 a tonne, 9.3 tonnesUSD 6min 2024
Fastest growing
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.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439USD 108m in 2024, from USD 9m in 2022. The United States supplies 63 per cent of the line.
- Boring or sinking machinery: parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49HS 843143USD 80m in 2024, from USD 8m in 2022. The United States supplies 37 per cent of the line.
- 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 853710USD 17m in 2024, up 209 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 29 per cent of the line.
- Surveying equipment: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015HS 901590USD 18m in 2024, up 183 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 57 per cent of the line.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190USD 14m in 2024, up 135 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 18 per cent of the line.
- Pharmaceutical goods: sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical...HS 300610USD 17m in 2024, up 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 56 per cent of the line.
- 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 300215USD 106m in 2024, up 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 56m in 2022). The United States supplies 28 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 49m in 2024, up 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022). The United States supplies 31 per cent of the line.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180USD 23m in 2024, up 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). The United States supplies 16 per cent of the line.
- Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490USD 12m in 2024, up 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 26 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 202m in 2024, up 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 121m in 2022). The United States supplies 18 per cent of the line.
- Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gasesHS 842199USD 11m in 2024, up 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 36 per cent of the line.
- Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190USD 10m in 2024, up 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 43 per cent of the line.
- Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their...HS 381519USD 83m in 2024, up 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 61m in 2022). The United States supplies 61 per cent of the line.
- Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 200410USD 13m in 2024, up 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United States supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150USD 7m in 2024, up 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839USD 10m in 2024, up 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 23 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 10m in 2024, up 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890USD 41m in 2024, up 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022). The United States supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690USD 6m in 2024, up 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 9 per cent of the line.
Where the United States dominates
Lines where the United States supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where the United States ships at least 60 per cent of what Kuwait imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 30043963 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 108m; 26 source countries in all.
- Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their...HS 38151961 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 83m; 13 source countries in all.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 88073062 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 79m; 46 source countries in all.
- Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or includedHS 38151163 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 32m; 8 source countries in all.
- Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance...HS 38151281 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 12m; 4 source countries in all.
- Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or detecting ionising radiationsHS 90301064 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 5m; 25 source countries in all.
- Optical devices, appliances and instruments: n.e.c. in heading no. 9013HS 90138070 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 4m; 27 source countries in all.
- Furnaces and ovens: including incinerators, non-electric, for industrial or laboratory use, n.e.c. in heading no. 8417HS 84178083 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 4m; 12 source countries in all.
- Electro-thermic appliances: parts, of heating resistors, of water, space and soil heaters, hair-dressing apparatus, hand dryers, smoothing irons and other domestic...HS 85169064 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 4m; 56 source countries in all.
- Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power not exceeding 5000kWHS 84118185 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 4m; 3 source countries in all.
- Cells and batteries: primary, lithiumHS 85065061 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 3m; 39 source countries in all.
- Turbo-jets: of a thrust not exceeding 25kNHS 841111100 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 3m; 1 source country in all.
- Safety fusesHS 360310100 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 3m; 1 source country in all.
- Unmanned aircraft: for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 25kg but not more than...HS 880624100 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 3m; 2 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): casing and tubing of a kind used in drilling for oil and gas (other than stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73HS 73062985 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 2m; 7 source countries in all.
- Styrene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3903HS 39039082 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 2m; 11 source countries in all.
- Manganese oxides: excluding manganese dioxideHS 28209072 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 2m; 6 source countries in all.
- Rubber: synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 40024993 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 2m; 4 source countries in all.
- Poly(lactic acid): in primary formsHS 390770100 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 1m; 2 source countries in all.
- Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in textile, paper, leather etc industries, with...HS 38091063 per cent of Kuwait's imports of the line, USD 1m; 5 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where the United States'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 3000ccHS 870324The United States: USD 315m at USD 79,194 a tonne. Japan: USD 580m (34 per cent of the line) at USD 50,351 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,031 a tonne.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439The United States: USD 108m at USD 1.4m a tonne. Germany: USD 8m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 595,914 a tonne, 59 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 303,480 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323The United States: USD 105m at USD 21,643 a tonne. China: USD 539m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 11,081 a tonne, 49 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,957 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 870431The United States: USD 98m at USD 16,635 a tonne. Thailand: USD 83m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 12,268 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,193 a tonne.
- Boring or sinking machinery: parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49HS 843143The United States: USD 80m at USD 23,265 a tonne. China: USD 44m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 8,177 a tonne, 65 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 22,683 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730The United States: USD 79m at USD 1.4m a tonne. France: USD 24m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 971,293 a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 624,631 a tonne.
- Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112The United States: USD 59m at USD 1.9m a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 10m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 1.4m a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.9m a tonne.
- 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 382219The United States: USD 49m at USD 163,534 a tonne. Germany: USD 35m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 107,076 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 329,510 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890The United States: USD 41m at USD 301,660 a tonne. Mexico: USD 20m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 117,225 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 113,610 a tonne.
- Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199The United States: USD 35m at USD 540,839 a tonne. Hungary: USD 45m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 387,212 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 246,165 a tonne.
- Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or includedHS 381511The United States: USD 32m at USD 30,409 a tonne. Denmark: USD 11m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 13,993 a tonne, 54 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 27,228 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 330499The United States: USD 27m at USD 40,666 a tonne. United Arab Emirates: USD 25m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 13,927 a tonne, 66 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 36,972 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180The United States: USD 23m at USD 93,722 a tonne. China: USD 49m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 9,222 a tonne, 90 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,449 a tonne.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460The United States: USD 23m at USD 9,841 a tonne. Oman: USD 51m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 5,962 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,518 a tonne.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899The United States: USD 23m at USD 23,370 a tonne. China: USD 26m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 8,489 a tonne, 64 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 23,370 a tonne.
- Tools, interchangeable: rock drilling or earth boring tools, with working part (other than of cermets), whether or not power operated, including partsHS 820719The United States: USD 20m at USD 151,491 a tonne. China: USD 5m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 65,745 a tonne, 57 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 151,491 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 853710The United States: USD 17m at USD 70,179 a tonne. China: USD 6m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 39,486 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 118,398 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190The United States: USD 14m at USD 143,878 a tonne. China: USD 8m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 36,688 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 140,851 a tonne.
- Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozenHS 200410The United States: USD 13m at USD 1,915 a tonne. Egypt: USD 12m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 1,209 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,719 a tonne.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690The United States: USD 11m at USD 8,075 a tonne. Bahrain: USD 14m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 3,926 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,620 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What Kuwait buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
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 the United States'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.
What it does not say
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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