Industrial robots imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported industrial robots worth $5.9 million (618 tonnes). That is 101% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.9 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 | $5.9M | 618 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 35 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 37 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 26 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 23 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 90 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 32 t |
| 2017 | $308K | 28 t |
Where Qatar imports industrial robots from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+594% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 66% |
| Austria | $825K | 14% |
| Italy | $313K | 5.3% |
| United States | $278K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $156K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $154K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $61K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 1% |
| Denmark | $31K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.50 per kg, 67% below the world average of $28.82, 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 industrial robots imports (HS 8479.50): 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 8479.50: Machinery and mechanical appliances: industrial robots, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial robots imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported industrial robots worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 618 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial robots to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Austria (14%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 996% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial robots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.50 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $28.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial robots to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $308 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial robots?
The HS code for industrial robots is subheading 8479.50. 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 8479 page.
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