Electric signalling apparatus (other) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric signalling apparatus (other) by Qatar reached $7.1 million in 2024 (189 tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.3 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 | $7.1M | 189 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 142 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 327 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 220 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 262 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 57 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 60 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 72 t |
Where Qatar imports electric signalling apparatus (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), United States (28%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 29% |
| United States | $2.0M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $541K | 7.6% |
| Mexico | $521K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $466K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $253K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $239K | 3.4% |
| France | $210K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $157K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $138K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.76 per kg, 58% below the world average of $90.29, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Qatar electric signalling apparatus (other) imports (HS 8531.80): 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 8531.80: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of electric signalling apparatus (other) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported electric signalling apparatus (other) worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 189 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric signalling apparatus (other) to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United States (28%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric signalling apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.76 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $90.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric signalling apparatus (other) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other) is subheading 8531.80. 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 8531 page.
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