Life-jackets imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $3.6 million of life-jackets in 2024 (538 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.5 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 | $3.6M | 538 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 71 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 544 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 281 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 184 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 294 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 185 t |
Where Qatar imports life-jackets from
Most of the value came from Denmark (30%), China (23%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.1M | 31% |
| China | $813K | 23% |
| India | $413K | 12% |
| United States | $201K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $198K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $153K | 4.3% |
| Hungary | $105K | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $72K | 2% |
| France | $65K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.64 per kg, 69% below the world average of $21.17, 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 life-jackets imports (HS 6307.20): 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 6307.20: Life-jackets and life-belts.
Common questions
What is the value of life-jackets imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported life-jackets worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 538 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply life-jackets to Qatar?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (23%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of life-jackets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.64 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $21.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of life-jackets to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2019 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for life-jackets?
The HS code for life-jackets is subheading 6307.20. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6307 page.
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