High capacity AC alternators imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported high capacity ac alternators worth $11.7 million (486 tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.6 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 | $11.7M | 486 t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 810 t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 533 t |
| 2021 | $689K | 59 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 294 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 869 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 138 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 273 t |
Where Qatar imports high capacity ac alternators from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $6.1M | 53% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 20% |
| France | $1.3M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $550K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $392K | 3.4% |
| United States | $322K | 2.8% |
| China | $274K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $227K | 2% |
| Belgium | $121K | 1% |
| Romania | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.98 per kg, 129% above the world average of $10.46. 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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The shipment records behind Qatar high capacity ac alternators imports (HS 8501.64): 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 8501.64: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of high capacity ac alternators imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported high capacity ac alternators worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 486 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply high capacity ac alternators to Qatar?
Japan was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Germany (20%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of high capacity ac alternators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.98 per kg in 2024, 129% above the world average of $10.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high capacity ac alternators to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 912%. The peak was 2022 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high capacity ac alternators?
The HS code for high capacity ac alternators is subheading 8501.64. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
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