Kuwait: Market for Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers 2024

Market Size for Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers in Kuwait

After five years of growth, the Kuwaiti mechanical hand floor sweeper market decreased by -4.4% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +74.2% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X units of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers were exported from Kuwait; growing by 28% on the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 6,011%. The exports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 6,876% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), Iraq (X units) and India (X units) were the main destinations of mechanical hand floor sweeper exports from Kuwait, with a combined 78% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +98.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for mechanical hand floor sweeper exported from Kuwait worldwide, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +128.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average mechanical hand floor sweeper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 108% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers decreased by -5.3% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 25%. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest mechanical hand floor sweeper supplier to Kuwait, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, mechanical hand floor sweeper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X units), with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+41.4% per year) and Italy (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers to Kuwait, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +10.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.8% per year) and Germany (-4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mechanical hand floor sweeper import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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