Lithium primary batteries imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $4.0 million of lithium primary batteries in 2024 (28 tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.4 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 | $4.0M | 28 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 113 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 69 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 63 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 46 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 323 t |
Where Qatar imports lithium primary batteries from
Most of the value came from United States (35%), China (27%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+673% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 35% |
| China | $1.1M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $453K | 11% |
| Canada | $170K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $138K | 3.5% |
| France | $123K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $115K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $67K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $65K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $49K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $143.58 per kg, 199% above the world average of $47.98. 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 lithium primary batteries imports (HS 8506.50): 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 8506.50: Cells and batteries: primary, lithium.
Common questions
What is the value of lithium primary batteries imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported lithium primary batteries worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium primary batteries to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (27%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 924% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $143.58 per kg in 2024, 199% above the world average of $47.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium primary batteries to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium primary batteries?
The HS code for lithium primary batteries is subheading 8506.50. 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 8506 page.
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