Automatic arc welders imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $4.2 million of automatic arc welders in 2024 (130 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | 130 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 117 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 91 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 241 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 59 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 26 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 64 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 51 t |
Where Qatar imports automatic arc welders from
United States alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+628% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.9M | 68% |
| China | $497K | 12% |
| Austria | $241K | 5.7% |
| India | $188K | 4.5% |
| Poland | $131K | 3.1% |
| Finland | $98K | 2.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $76K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $69K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.43 per kg, close to the world average of $30.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar automatic arc welders imports (HS 8515.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8515.31: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic arc welders imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported automatic arc welders worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 130 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic arc welders to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (12%) and Austria (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 628% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic arc welders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.43 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $30.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic arc welders to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic arc welders?
The HS code for automatic arc welders is subheading 8515.31. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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