🇶🇦 Qatar imports of light fixtures: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Qatar imported light fixtures worth $128.6 million (11.9 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $213.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of light fixtures by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $147.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $103.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $213.9M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $170.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $183.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $210.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $191.9M | 9.7K t |
Where Qatar imports light fixtures from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $65.8M | 51% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $13.5M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $8.2M | 6.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $6.7M | 5.2% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $4.7M | 3.7% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $4.5M | 3.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $3.4M | 2.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.6M | 2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.4M | 1.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $1.8M | 1.4% |
Types of light fixtures under HS 9405
| 9405.40 | Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.c. in heading no. 9405 | 47% |
| 9405.10 | Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings: excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares | 35% |
| 9405.99 | Lamps and light fittings: parts thereof, of materials other than glass or plastics | 6.2% |
| 9405.20 | Lamps, electric: floor-standing or for table, desk or bedside | 4.4% |
| 9405.60 | Illuminated signs, name plates and the like | 2.5% |
| 9405.50 | Lamps and light fittings: non-electric | 2% |
| 9405.91 | Lamps and light fittings: parts thereof, of glass | 1.1% |
| 9405.92 | Lamps and light fittings: parts thereof, of plastics | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9405.
Average import price of light fixtures
The average declared value was about $10.79 per kg, 21% below the world average of $13.60, 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.
Qatar also exports light fixtures
Exports of light fixtures by Qatar reached $1.6 million in 2024 (88 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (45%), Morocco (28%), Egypt (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $723K | 45% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $456K | 28% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $124K | 7.7% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $95K | 5.9% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $58K | 3.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $49K | 3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $25K | 1.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $24K | 1.5% |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | $10K | 0.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $9K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9405: Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included.
Light fixtures trade in Qatar: questions
What is the value of light fixtures imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported light fixtures worth $128.6 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does Qatar import light fixtures from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (51%), Italy (10%), Germany (6%).
What is the average import price of light fixtures in Qatar?
The average declared import value was about $10.79 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $13.60 per kg.
Does Qatar export light fixtures?
Yes. Qatar exported light fixtures worth $1.6 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt.
What is the HS code for light fixtures?
Light fixtures falls under HS heading 9405 (Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-pla). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading light fixtures with Qatar?
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