Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $17.5 million of excavators with rotating superstructure in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $81.6 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 | $17.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $42.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $81.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $37.7M | 7.8K t |
Where Qatar imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
Most of the value came from South Korea (38%), China (27%), Japan (19%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $6.6M | 38% |
| China | $4.8M | 27% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 20% |
| India | $754K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $633K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $540K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $354K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $168K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $78K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $62K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 24% below the world average of $4.97, 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.
Excavators with rotating superstructure exports from Qatar
Exports of excavators with rotating superstructure by Qatar reached $395 thousand in 2024 (148 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $395K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
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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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to Qatar?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (27%) and Japan (19%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $4.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.7 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2021 at $81.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.8 million a year.
Does Qatar also export excavators with rotating superstructure?
Yes. Qatar exported $395 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. 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 8429 page.
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