High-technology exports in Kuwait

Kuwait: High-technology exports was 359.68 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
359.68 million current US$
Change on year
up 562.3%
World rank
72nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
359.68 million current US$
in 2024
All-time low
3.82 million current US$
in 2016
Years of data
14
2010–2024

High-technology exports in Kuwait, 2010–2024

0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M2010201720242010: 127.9M current US$2011: 131.4M current US$2013: 97.6M current US$2014: 5.5M current US$2015: 4.1M current US$2016: 3.8M current US$2017: 5.4M current US$2018: 231.4M current US$2019: 26.5M current US$2020: 30.6M current US$2021: 33.5M current US$2022: 23.8M current US$2023: 54.3M current US$2024: 359.7M current US$

Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for high-technology exports in Kuwait is 359.68 million current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure is up 562.3% on the previous year and up 6,434.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Kuwait peaked at 359.68 million current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.82 million current US$, in 2016.

That places Kuwait 72nd out of 176 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 70.42 million current US$ 3.82 million current US$ 231.42 million current US$ 9
2020s 100.39 million current US$ 23.82 million current US$ 359.68 million current US$ 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is high-technology exports in Kuwait?
High-technology exports in Kuwait was 359.68 million current US$ in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 359.68 million current US$ in 2024.
What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 3.82 million current US$ in 2016.
How does Kuwait rank for high-technology exports?
Kuwait ranks 72nd out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is up 6,434.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait data come from?
The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
High-technology exports (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
Comtrade database, United Nations (UN)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
217 places, 3,189 data points, 2007–2024
Last refreshed

High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.