Computer input/output units imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported computer input/output units worth $17.5 million (272 tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.9 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 | $17.5M | 272 t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 335 t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 494 t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 281 t |
| 2019 | $32.5M | 88 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 98 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 79 t |
Where Qatar imports computer input/output units from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 56% |
| United States | $2.2M | 12% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 10% |
| Canada | $711K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $564K | 3.2% |
| France | $379K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $356K | 2% |
| South Korea | $274K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $206K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $200K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.57 per kg, 35% above the world average of $47.91. 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.
Computer input/output units exports from Qatar
Exports of computer input/output units by Qatar reached $222 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). Angola alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $114K | 52% |
| Hungary | $48K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 9.5% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 8% |
| Canada | $9K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.3% |
| France | $0K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar computer input/output units imports (HS 8471.60): 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 8471.60: Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing.
Common questions
What is the value of computer input/output units imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported computer input/output units worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 272 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer input/output units to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 583% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer input/output units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $64.57 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $47.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer input/output units to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. The peak was 2023 at $32.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.1 million a year.
Does Qatar also export computer input/output units?
Yes. Qatar exported $222 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Hungary and the Netherlands. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer input/output units?
The HS code for computer input/output units is subheading 8471.60. 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 8471 page.
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