Escalators and moving walkways imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported escalators and moving walkways worth $4.1 million (607 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 114% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $73.0 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 | $4.1M | 607 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 184 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 421 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 315 t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $73.0M | 10.1K t |
Where Qatar imports escalators and moving walkways from
Spain alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+683% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.2M | 78% |
| China | $875K | 22% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.67 per kg, 23% above the world average of $5.41. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 escalators and moving walkways imports (HS 8428.40): 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 8428.40: Escalators and moving walkways.
Common questions
What is the value of escalators and moving walkways imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported escalators and moving walkways worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 607 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 114% on 2023.
Which countries supply escalators and moving walkways to Qatar?
Spain was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (22%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 683% on the year.
What is the average import price of escalators and moving walkways per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $5.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of escalators and moving walkways to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.0 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 94%. The peak was 2017 at $73.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for escalators and moving walkways?
The HS code for escalators and moving walkways is subheading 8428.40. 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 8428 page.
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