Gear boxes and speed changers imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $16.6 million of gear boxes and speed changers in 2024 (343 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $16.6M | 343 t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 566 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 178 t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 457 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 202 t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 862 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 250 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 154 t |
Where Qatar imports gear boxes and speed changers from
The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), France (15%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.3M | 26% |
| France | $2.5M | 15% |
| United States | $1.8M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 9.9% |
| China | $924K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $559K | 3.4% |
| India | $467K | 2.8% |
| Slovenia | $392K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $353K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.43 per kg, 176% above the world average of $17.52. 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.
Gear boxes and speed changers exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $653 thousand of gear boxes and speed changers in 2024 (6 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (49%), France (33%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $321K | 49% |
| France | $218K | 33% |
| United States | $56K | 8.6% |
| Nigeria | $13K | 2% |
| Canada | $12K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $7K | 1.1% |
| India | $6K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $6K | 0.8% |
| Serbia | $4K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 343 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to Qatar?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by France (15%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.43 per kg in 2024, 176% above the world average of $17.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 335%. The peak was 2019 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Qatar also export gear boxes and speed changers?
Yes. Qatar exported $653 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and the United States. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. 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 8483 page.
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