Construction and public works machinery imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported construction and public works machinery worth $7.6 million (674 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.6 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 | $7.6M | 674 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 498 t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 937 t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 891 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 959 t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 1.2K t |
Where Qatar imports construction and public works machinery from
The largest suppliers were Germany (38%), India (12%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.9M | 38% |
| India | $903K | 12% |
| China | $732K | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $507K | 6.7% |
| Singapore | $448K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $414K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $378K | 5% |
| United States | $234K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $193K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $181K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.27 per kg, close to the world average of $12.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8479.10: Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of construction and public works machinery imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported construction and public works machinery worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 674 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction and public works machinery to Qatar?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (12%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction and public works machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.27 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $12.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of construction and public works machinery to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction and public works machinery?
The HS code for construction and public works machinery is subheading 8479.10. 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 8479 page.
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