Food preparation equipment imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported food preparation equipment worth $14.7 million (731 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.3 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 | $14.7M | 731 t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 549 t |
| 2022 | $34.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 956 t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 680 t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 634 t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 692 t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 667 t |
Where Qatar imports food preparation equipment from
The largest suppliers were Italy (32%), United States (16%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.6M | 32% |
| United States | $2.4M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 12% |
| China | $1.4M | 9.6% |
| Turkey | $689K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $677K | 4.6% |
| France | $648K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $392K | 2.7% |
| India | $271K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $270K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.05 per kg, 39% below the world average of $33.05, 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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The shipment records behind Qatar food preparation equipment imports (HS 8419.81): 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 8419.81: Machinery, plant and equipment: for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparation equipment imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported food preparation equipment worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 731 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparation equipment to Qatar?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.05 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparation equipment to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $34.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparation equipment?
The HS code for food preparation equipment is subheading 8419.81. 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 8419 page.
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