Lock parts imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $2.9 million of lock parts in 2024 (305 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.5 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 | $2.9M | 305 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 137 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 399 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 289 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 243 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 260 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 210 t |
Where Qatar imports lock parts from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Spain (19%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $806K | 28% |
| Spain | $557K | 20% |
| Germany | $551K | 19% |
| Turkey | $198K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $182K | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $116K | 4% |
| United States | $100K | 3.5% |
| France | $73K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $70K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $40K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.36 per kg, 27% below the world average of $12.78, 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.
Lock parts exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $284 thousand of lock parts in 2024 (8 tonnes). United States alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $281K | 99% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar lock parts imports (HS 8301.60): 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 8301.60: Locks: parts of padlocks, locks, clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of lock parts imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported lock parts worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 305 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply lock parts to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($806 thousand), followed by Spain (19%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 515% on the year.
What is the average import price of lock parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.36 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $12.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lock parts to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Qatar also export lock parts?
Yes. Qatar exported $284 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Kenya and Serbia. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lock parts?
The HS code for lock parts is subheading 8301.60. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8301 page.
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