Kuwait: Market for Household Washing and Drying Machines 2025

Market Size for Household Washing and Drying Machines in Kuwait

In 2021, the Kuwaiti washing and drying machine market decreased by -1.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Exports from Kuwait

Washing and drying machine exports from Kuwait plummeted to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -39.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, washing and drying machine exports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) was the main destination for washing and drying machine exports from Kuwait, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, washing and drying machine exports to Iran exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iran stood at -7.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-8.6% per year) and Egypt (+30.1% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) remains the key foreign market for household washing and drying machines exports from Kuwait, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 5.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iran totaled -7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-8.4% per year) and Egypt (+12.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average washing and drying machine export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -29.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 61%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, overseas purchases of household washing and drying machines increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 55%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, washing and drying machine imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of washing and drying machine imports to Kuwait, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Poland, South Korea, Slovakia, the UK, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +41.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest washing and drying machine suppliers to Kuwait were China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, South Korea, the UK, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +36.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average washing and drying machine import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -18.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 3% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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