Communication apparatus (other) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported communication apparatus (other) worth $16.6 million (81 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.6 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 | $16.6M | 81 t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 77 t |
| 2022 | $36.6M | 113 t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 63 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 34 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 62 t |
Where Qatar imports communication apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Turkey (17%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 31% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 17% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 13% |
| United States | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $812K | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $415K | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $392K | 2.4% |
| France | $315K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $241K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $205.36 per kg, 80% above the world average of $114.21. 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.
Communication apparatus (other) exports from Qatar
Exports of communication apparatus (other) by Qatar reached $334 thousand in 2024 (4 tonnes). Most of it went to Hungary (50%), Turkey (22%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported communication apparatus (other) worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $205.36 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $114.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2022 at $36.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does Qatar also export communication apparatus (other)?
Yes. Qatar exported $334 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Turkey and Germany. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. 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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