Lift and escalator parts imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lift and escalator parts by Qatar reached $5.5 million in 2024 (896 tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.8 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 | $5.5M | 896 t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 758 t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 2.6K t |
Where Qatar imports lift and escalator parts from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Turkey (21%), Spain (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 28% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 21% |
| Spain | $758K | 14% |
| Germany | $703K | 13% |
| United States | $234K | 4.2% |
| Sweden | $175K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $160K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $125K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $97K | 1.8% |
| France | $80K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.16 per kg, close to the world average of $5.18.
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 lift and escalator parts imports (HS 8431.31): 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 8431.31: Lifts, skip hoists or escalators: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lift and escalator parts imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported lift and escalator parts worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 896 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply lift and escalator parts to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 32 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of lift and escalator parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.16 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $5.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lift and escalator parts to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2022 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lift and escalator parts?
The HS code for lift and escalator parts is subheading 8431.31. 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 8431 page.
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