Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $2.6 million (201 tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.8 million.
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 | $2.6M | 201 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 607 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 213 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 175 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 180 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 194 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 166 t |
Where Qatar imports bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (23%), Lebanon (20%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $590K | 23% |
| Lebanon | $520K | 20% |
| China | $369K | 14% |
| Turkey | $286K | 11% |
| United States | $212K | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $121K | 4.6% |
| France | $104K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $70K | 2.7% |
| India | $69K | 2.6% |
| Jordan | $50K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.98 per kg, 43% below the world average of $22.66, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Qatar bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8438.10): 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 8438.10: Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 201 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to Qatar?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($590 thousand), followed by Lebanon (20%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.98 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $22.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8438 page.
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