Computer processing units imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $140.8 million of computer processing units in 2024 (575 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $268.0 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 | $140.8M | 575 t |
| 2023 | $156.5M | 735 t |
| 2022 | $268.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $169.3M | 712 t |
| 2020 | $77.7M | 514 t |
| 2019 | $63.4M | 341 t |
| 2018 | $72.2M | 365 t |
| 2017 | $54.2M | 350 t |
Where Qatar imports computer processing units from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Poland (23%), Czech Republic (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.3M | 24% |
| Poland | $31.8M | 23% |
| Czech Republic | $24.2M | 17% |
| United States | $11.6M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 6.1% |
| Hungary | $6.8M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $6.0M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $4.6M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $244.63 per kg, close to the world average of $281.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer processing units exports from Qatar
Exports of computer processing units by Qatar reached $1.4 million in 2024 (3 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 78% |
| Netherlands | $129K | 9.2% |
| Czech Republic | $46K | 3.2% |
| Greece | $24K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $24K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $23K | 1.6% |
| Hungary | $12K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $12K | 0.8% |
| France | $10K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $7K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar computer processing units imports (HS 8471.50): 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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported computer processing units worth $140.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 575 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($33.3 million), followed by Poland (23%) and the Czech Republic (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $244.63 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $281.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer processing units to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.2 million in 2017 to $140.8 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2022 at $268.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $125.2 million a year.
Does Qatar also export computer processing units?
Yes. Qatar exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $139.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. 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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