Electrical switching apparatus (other) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $27.0 million of electrical switching apparatus (other) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $27.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 441 t |
| 2022 | $26.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $26.3M | 2.4K t |
Where Qatar imports electrical switching apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from China (31%), United Kingdom (23%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+839% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $6.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| India | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| United States | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| France | $504K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $461K | 1.7% |
| Romania | $435K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.02 per kg, 35% below the world average of $35.57, 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 8536.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switching apparatus (other) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported electrical switching apparatus (other) worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switching apparatus (other) to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (23%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 839% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switching apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.02 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $35.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switching apparatus (other) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.3 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2018 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electrical switching apparatus (other) is subheading 8536.90. 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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