Foundry equipment parts imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $2.3 million of foundry equipment parts in 2024 (134 tonnes). Value fell 63% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.2 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 | $2.3M | 134 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 484 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 107 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 450 t |
| 2019 | $949K | 69 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 49 t |
| 2017 | $997K | 80 t |
Where Qatar imports foundry equipment parts from
Spain alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.6M | 69% |
| China | $204K | 9% |
| Norway | $196K | 8.6% |
| India | $190K | 8.4% |
| Sweden | $63K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $32K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.8% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.00 per kg, 50% above the world average of $11.33. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar foundry equipment parts imports (HS 8454.90): 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 8454.90: Machines: parts of converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of foundry equipment parts imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported foundry equipment parts worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply foundry equipment parts to Qatar?
Spain was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (9%) and Norway (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of foundry equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.00 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $11.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of foundry equipment parts to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $997 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for foundry equipment parts?
The HS code for foundry equipment parts is subheading 8454.90. 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 8454 page.
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