Lithium-ion batteries imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $15.5 million of lithium-ion batteries in 2024 (417 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.0 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 | $15.5M | 417 t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 298 t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 505 t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 244 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 137 t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 146 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 39 t |
Where Qatar imports lithium-ion batteries from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 60% |
| United States | $1.6M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 9.8% |
| France | $350K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $344K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $343K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $337K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $245K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $229K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $129K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.21 per kg, close to the world average of $31.77.
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 lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported lithium-ion batteries worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 417 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 778% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.21 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $31.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, an increase of 332%. The peak was 2022 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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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