Fire extinguishers imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $17.3 million of fire extinguishers in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 134% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $17.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
Where Qatar imports fire extinguishers from
Most of the value came from Sweden (49%), United States (23%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $8.5M | 49% |
| United States | $3.9M | 23% |
| China | $2.0M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $756K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $300K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $285K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $267K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $224K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $189K | 1.1% |
| India | $171K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.21 per kg, 153% above the world average of $3.24. 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.
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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 8424.10: Fire extinguishers: whether or not charged.
Common questions
What is the value of fire extinguishers imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported fire extinguishers worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 134% on 2023.
Which countries supply fire extinguishers to Qatar?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by the United States (23%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of fire extinguishers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.21 per kg in 2024, 153% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fire extinguishers to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire extinguishers?
The HS code for fire extinguishers is subheading 8424.10. 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 8424 page.
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