Contact lenses imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of contact lenses by Qatar reached $5.4 million in 2024 (31 tonnes). Value fell 44% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.7 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 | $5.4M | 31 t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 46 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 40 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 41 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 24 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 11 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 12 t |
Where Qatar imports contact lenses from
Most of the value came from Ireland (46%), United States (21%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.5M | 46% |
| United States | $1.2M | 21% |
| Germany | $388K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $369K | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $236K | 4.4% |
| Malaysia | $198K | 3.7% |
| Hungary | $112K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $110K | 2% |
| Singapore | $109K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $65K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $176.58 per kg, 25% above the world average of $141.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar contact lenses imports (HS 9001.30): 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 9001.30: Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of contact lenses imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported contact lenses worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply contact lenses to Qatar?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 574% on the year.
What is the average import price of contact lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $176.58 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $141.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of contact lenses to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2023 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for contact lenses?
The HS code for contact lenses is subheading 9001.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
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