Lifting and handling machinery (other) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) by Qatar reached $18.7 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.6 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 | $18.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Qatar imports lifting and handling machinery (other) from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (19%), Austria (14%), Slovakia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 19% |
| Austria | $2.7M | 15% |
| Slovakia | $2.4M | 13% |
| France | $1.4M | 7.7% |
| United States | $1.4M | 7.4% |
| China | $918K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $685K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $676K | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $593K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $569K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.68 per kg, 33% above the world average of $13.32. 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar lifting and handling machinery (other) imports (HS 8428.90): 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 8428.90: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting and handling machinery (other) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting and handling machinery (other) to Qatar?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Austria (14%) and Slovakia (13%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting and handling machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.68 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $13.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other)?
The HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other) is subheading 8428.90. 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 8428 page.
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