Distribution board parts imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of distribution board parts by Qatar reached $24.2 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $35.8 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 | $24.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $31.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $35.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Qatar imports distribution board parts from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (13%), Mexico (10%), Romania (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 33%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 13% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 9.9% |
| Romania | $2.4M | 9.9% |
| India | $2.2M | 9% |
| China | $1.6M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 6.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 4.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.59 per kg, close to the world average of $9.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Distribution board parts exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $345 thousand of distribution board parts in 2024 (22 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $317K | 92% |
| India | $13K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $9K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar distribution board parts imports (HS 8538.10): 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 8538.10: Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of distribution board parts imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported distribution board parts worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply distribution board parts to Qatar?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Mexico (10%) and Romania (10%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of distribution board parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of distribution board parts to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $35.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.9 million a year.
Does Qatar also export distribution board parts?
Yes. Qatar exported $345 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and Singapore. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $23.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for distribution board parts?
The HS code for distribution board parts is subheading 8538.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8538 page.
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