Food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) by Qatar reached $3.2 million in 2024 (102 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.0 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 | $3.2M | 102 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 78 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 311 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 179 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 194 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 98 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 180 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 53 t |
Where Qatar imports food and beverage processing machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (35%), China (12%), Sweden (9%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 36% |
| China | $403K | 12% |
| Sweden | $286K | 8.8% |
| United States | $266K | 8.2% |
| France | $243K | 7.5% |
| India | $175K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $119K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $101K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $101K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $100K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.61 per kg, close to the world average of $30.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Qatar food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports (HS 8438.80): 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 8438.80: Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Common questions
What is the value of food and beverage processing machinery (other) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Qatar?
Italy was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (12%) and Sweden (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of food and beverage processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.61 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $30.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2022 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other) is subheading 8438.80. 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 8438 page.
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