Distillation and rectification equipment imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $34.3 million of distillation and rectification equipment in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
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 | $34.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $29.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $41.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 104 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 85 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 50 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 36 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 75 t |
Where Qatar imports distillation and rectification equipment from
South Korea alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $24.2M | 71% |
| India | $7.4M | 22% |
| China | $2.0M | 6% |
| Switzerland | $405K | 1.2% |
| United States | $104K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $42K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $10K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $8K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.20 per kg, close to the world average of $13.90.
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 distillation and rectification equipment imports (HS 8419.40): 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 8419.40: Distilling or rectifying plant: not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of distillation and rectification equipment imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported distillation and rectification equipment worth $34.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply distillation and rectification equipment to Qatar?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($24.2 million), followed by India (22%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of distillation and rectification equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.20 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $13.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of distillation and rectification equipment to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $34.3 million in 2024, an increase of 738%. The peak was 2022 at $41.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for distillation and rectification equipment?
The HS code for distillation and rectification equipment is subheading 8419.40. 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 8419 page.
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