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From China
To Kuwait

In 2021, China exported $5B to Kuwait and the main products are broadcasting equipment, cars, and other furniture. During the last 26 years, the exports of China to Kuwait have increased at an annualized rate of 16%, from $105M in 1995 to $5B in 2021.

In the same year, Kuwait exported $16B to China and the main exported products were crude petroleum, petroleum Gas, and Cyclic Hydrocarbons. During the last 26 years, the exports of Kuwait to China have increased at an annualized rate of 21.2%, from $107M in 1995 to $16B in 2021.

In 2023, the top exports of China to Kuwait were cars ($41.8M), telephones ($20M), other toys ($18.2M), light fixtures ($17.1M), and other construction vehicles ($16M). The top imports of China from Kuwait were crude petroleum ($1.85B), cyclic hydrocarbons ($60.7M), acyclic alcohols ($27.2M), ethylene polymers ($23.7M), and petroleum gas ($18.4M).
The exports of China were mainly from Guangdong, Zhejiang, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Hunan Provinces, while import destinations were mainly Beijing, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Yunnan, Zhejiang, and Shanghai Provinces.

The top exports of China to Kuwait were telephones, polyacetals, computers, low-voltage protection equipment, and coated flat-rolled iron. The top imports were scrap copper, low-voltage protection equipment, non-knit women’s suits, insulated wire, and other plastic products.

The exports of China were mainly from Guangdong, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Shandong Provinces. The import destinations were mainly Shanghai, Beijing, Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang Provinces.

There are different transportation methods between the two countries, and below are the following options.

Air Freight

Air freight is the fastest and most efficient way to ship goods, which is ideal for time-sensitive shipments and high-value goods and also suitable for small shipments that do not require a full container.

Sea Freight

Sea freight is a popular option for shipping goods, which is ideal for large shipments, and it is also cost-effective compared to air freight but with slower transit time. The major ports in China that handle sea freight to Algeria are Shanghai, Ningbo, and Shenzhen. The major ports in Kuwait are the ports of Shuwaikh, Shuaiba and Mubarak Al Kabeer.

Rail Freight

Railway transportation is fast gaining preference for cargo trade between the two countries, as it takes a significantly shorter time than sea transportation and is much more affordable than air transport. The railway system is perfectly connected to China’s railway network, making it possible to transport goods by train from China to Kuwait in around 30 days. To find out the transit time and costs for your shipment, use the free Agora Freight calculator.