Electrical switches imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $19.0 million of electrical switches in 2024 (526 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.4 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 | $19.0M | 526 t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 596 t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.1M | 965 t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 597 t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 466 t |
| 2018 | $22.2M | 769 t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 743 t |
Where Qatar imports electrical switches from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (19%), China (17%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 19% |
| China | $3.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 13% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 13% |
| United States | $2.0M | 11% |
| Romania | $645K | 3.4% |
| India | $490K | 2.6% |
| France | $454K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $427K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $355K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.06 per kg, 30% below the world average of $51.50, 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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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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported electrical switches worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 526 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to Qatar?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (17%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.06 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $51.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switches to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $29.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. 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 8536 page.
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