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Kuwait: Semiconductor Device Market 2025

Semiconductor Device Market Size in Kuwait

For the third year in a row, the Kuwaiti semiconductor device market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -12.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Semiconductor Device Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, approx. X units of semiconductor devices were exported from Kuwait; remaining stable against the year before. Overall, exports showed a dramatic decline. The smallest decline of -31.4% was in 2016. The exports peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor device exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of -49% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X units) was the main destination for semiconductor device exports from Kuwait, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain stood at -47.5%.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain stood at -42.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average semiconductor device export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price decreased by -25.6% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to +9.0% per year.

Semiconductor Device Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, purchases abroad of semiconductor devices was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 128%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, semiconductor device imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 328% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Korea (X units) was the main semiconductor device supplier to Kuwait, accounting for a approx. 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea totaled +3.3%.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of semiconductor devices to Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from South Korea amounted to +40.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average semiconductor device import price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -28.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 88%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Korea amounted to +35.6% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for semiconductor devices in the world?

The country with the largest volume of semiconductor device consumption was China, comprising approx. 43% of total volume. Moreover, semiconductor device consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fivefold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.7% share.

What are the largest producers of semiconductor devices in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, India and Japan, together accounting for 43% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of semiconductor devices to Kuwait?

In value terms, South Korea constituted the largest supplier of semiconductor device to Kuwait, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Denmark, with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.6% share.

What is the average export price for semiconductor devices in Kuwait?

In 2019, the average semiconductor device export price amounted to $2 per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year.

What is the average import price for semiconductor devices in Kuwait?

In 2021, the average semiconductor device import price amounted to $0.9 per unit, growing by 70% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the semiconductor device market in Kuwait. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 26112260 - Semiconductor devices (excluding photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells, thyristors, diacs and triacs, transistors, diodes, and light-emitting diodes)

Country coverage:

Kuwait

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024