Magnetic tape media imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported magnetic tape media worth $2.3 million (34 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.6 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 | $2.3M | 34 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 60 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 47 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 28 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 9 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 8 t |
| 2017 | $652K | 7 t |
Where Qatar imports magnetic tape media from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 67% |
| Japan | $433K | 19% |
| United States | $106K | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $97K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $7K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.85 per kg, 52% below the world average of $140.18, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar magnetic tape media imports (HS 8523.29): 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 8523.29: Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of magnetic tape media imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported magnetic tape media worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnetic tape media to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Japan (19%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnetic tape media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.85 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $140.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of magnetic tape media to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $652 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 252%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnetic tape media?
The HS code for magnetic tape media is subheading 8523.29. 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 8523 page.
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