Laser cutting machines imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of laser cutting machines by Qatar reached $2.6 million in 2024 (166 tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.2 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 | $2.6M | 166 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 260 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 212 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 168 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 262 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 159 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 150 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 119 t |
Where Qatar imports laser cutting machines from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Switzerland (21%), Romania (18%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 46% |
| Switzerland | $529K | 21% |
| Romania | $460K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 3.7% |
| United States | $83K | 3.2% |
| France | $76K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $44K | 1.7% |
| India | $24K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.54 per kg, close to the world average of $19.25.
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 laser cutting machines imports (HS 8456.11): 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 8456.11: Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by laser.
Common questions
What is the value of laser cutting machines imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported laser cutting machines worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply laser cutting machines to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Switzerland (21%) and Romania (18%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of laser cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.54 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $19.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of laser cutting machines to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2020 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for laser cutting machines?
The HS code for laser cutting machines is subheading 8456.11. 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 8456 page.
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