Illuminated sign imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of illuminated sign by Qatar reached $3.2 million in 2024 (178 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.7 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 | $3.2M | 179 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 147 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 108 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 501 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 232 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 167 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 240 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 198 t |
Where Qatar imports illuminated sign from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United Kingdom (16%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+577% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $499K | 16% |
| Turkey | $213K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $194K | 6.1% |
| Romania | $151K | 4.7% |
| United States | $143K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $132K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $105K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $89K | 2.8% |
| Finland | $77K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.86 per kg, close to the world average of $20.05.
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 9405.60: Illuminated signs, name plates and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of illuminated sign imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported illuminated sign worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 178 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply illuminated sign to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 577% on the year.
What is the average import price of illuminated sign per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.86 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $20.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of illuminated sign to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2021 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for illuminated sign?
The HS code for illuminated sign is subheading 9405.60. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
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