Circuit breakers imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported circuit breakers worth $17.9 million (718 tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.5 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 | $17.9M | 718 t |
| 2023 | $36.7M | 949 t |
| 2022 | $47.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $37.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 408 t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 606 t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 440 t |
Where Qatar imports circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (22%), Romania (14%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $3.9M | 22% |
| Romania | $2.5M | 14% |
| China | $1.9M | 10% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 8.8% |
| India | $1.6M | 8.7% |
| France | $1.3M | 7.3% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 6% |
| Germany | $564K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $549K | 3.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $544K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.97 per kg, close to the world average of $29.28.
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 circuit breakers imports (HS 8536.20): 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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported circuit breakers worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 718 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Qatar?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Romania (14%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 41 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.97 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $29.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $47.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. 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 8536 page.
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