Belt conveyor systems imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $2.6 million of belt conveyor systems in 2024 (142 tonnes). That is 73% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.4 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 | 142 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 58 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 248 t |
| 2021 | $32.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 665 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 67 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 391 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 240 t |
Where Qatar imports belt conveyor systems from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 74% |
| Japan | $224K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $188K | 7.3% |
| Singapore | $69K | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | $56K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.10 per kg, 39% above the world average of $13.01. 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 belt conveyor systems imports (HS 8428.33): 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 8428.33: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31.
Common questions
What is the value of belt conveyor systems imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported belt conveyor systems worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply belt conveyor systems to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Japan (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 640% on the year.
What is the average import price of belt conveyor systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.10 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $13.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of belt conveyor systems to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $32.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for belt conveyor systems?
The HS code for belt conveyor systems is subheading 8428.33. 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 8428 page.
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