Insulators (other materials) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported insulators (other materials) worth $2.2 million (151 tonnes). Value rose 76% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.2M | 151 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 58 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 98 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 84 t |
| 2020 | $683K | 20 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 62 t |
| 2018 | $982K | 98 t |
| 2017 | $879K | 63 t |
Where Qatar imports insulators (other materials) from
Most of the value came from Italy (25%), Germany (20%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+804% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $549K | 25% |
| Germany | $458K | 21% |
| India | $359K | 16% |
| Turkey | $223K | 10% |
| Malaysia | $183K | 8.2% |
| Taiwan | $106K | 4.7% |
| United States | $93K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $56K | 2.5% |
| China | $40K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.79 per kg, close to the world average of $12.56.
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 insulators (other materials) imports (HS 8546.90): 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 8546.90: Electrical insulators: other than of glass and ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of insulators (other materials) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported insulators (other materials) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 151 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulators (other materials) to Qatar?
Italy was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($549 thousand), followed by Germany (20%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 804% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulators (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.79 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $12.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulators (other materials) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $878 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulators (other materials)?
The HS code for insulators (other materials) is subheading 8546.90. 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 8546 page.
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