Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lead-acid traction batteries by Qatar reached $30.5 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $30.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $34.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $22.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 2.7K t |
Where Qatar imports lead-acid traction batteries from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (16%), India (15%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $5.0M | 16% |
| India | $4.7M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.5M | 15% |
| China | $4.0M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 5.5% |
| United States | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $965K | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $777K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.96 per kg, 27% above the world average of $3.90. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Qatar?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by India (15%) and Saudi Arabia (15%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2022 at $34.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
Does Qatar also export lead-acid traction batteries?
Yes. Qatar exported $227 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Kuwait and Canada. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $30.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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 8507 page.
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