Base stations imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $2.6 million of base stations in 2024 (3 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $27.6 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 | 3 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 11 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 36 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 36 t |
| 2019 | $27.6M | 131 t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 102 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 38 t |
Where Qatar imports base stations from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 51% |
| Germany | $816K | 32% |
| Singapore | $196K | 7.6% |
| Thailand | $80K | 3.1% |
| China | $79K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $58K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $18K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $11K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $761.47 per kg, 742% above the world average of $90.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported base stations worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply base stations to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (32%) and Singapore (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $761.47 per kg in 2024, 742% above the world average of $90.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of base stations to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2019 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. 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 8517 page.
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