Hearing aids imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported hearing aids worth $2.1 million (4 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.9 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 | $2.1M | 4 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 2 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 3 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $832K | 2 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1 t |
Where Qatar imports hearing aids from
Netherlands alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 52% |
| China | $454K | 22% |
| Vietnam | $309K | 15% |
| Mexico | $84K | 4% |
| United States | $41K | 2% |
| Belgium | $35K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $20K | 1% |
| Germany | $20K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $564.16 per kg, 38% below the world average of $913.34, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar hearing aids imports (HS 9021.40): 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 9021.40: Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories).
Common questions
What is the value of hearing aids imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported hearing aids worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply hearing aids to Qatar?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (22%) and Vietnam (15%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of hearing aids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $564.16 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $913.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hearing aids to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hearing aids?
The HS code for hearing aids is subheading 9021.40. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 page.
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