Forklift parts imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forklift parts by Qatar reached $4.0 million in 2024 (204 tonnes). Value fell 63% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.7 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 | $4.0M | 204 t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 333 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 224 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 288 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 258 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 272 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 248 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 275 t |
Where Qatar imports forklift parts from
Most of the value came from China (13%), Germany (12%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 36%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $535K | 14% |
| Germany | $492K | 12% |
| United States | $423K | 11% |
| South Korea | $383K | 9.6% |
| Italy | $315K | 7.9% |
| France | $288K | 7.2% |
| Japan | $206K | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $175K | 4.4% |
| Denmark | $155K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.53 per kg, 203% above the world average of $6.45. 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 8431.20: Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift parts imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported forklift parts worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift parts to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($535 thousand), followed by Germany (12%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.53 per kg in 2024, 203% above the world average of $6.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forklift parts to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift parts?
The HS code for forklift parts is subheading 8431.20. 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 8431 page.
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