Manganese dioxide batteries imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $5.3 million (322 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $5.3M | 322 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 701 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 733 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 642 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 585 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 167 t |
| 2017 | $540K | 57 t |
Where Qatar imports manganese dioxide batteries from
Most of the value came from Singapore (41%), China (31%), Indonesia (19%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $2.1M | 41% |
| China | $1.6M | 31% |
| Indonesia | $998K | 19% |
| Italy | $186K | 3.6% |
| United States | $77K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $48K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $36K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $19K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.32 per kg, 200% above the world average of $5.44. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar manganese dioxide batteries imports (HS 8506.10): 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 8506.10: Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese dioxide batteries imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 322 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply manganese dioxide batteries to Qatar?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (31%) and Indonesia (19%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of manganese dioxide batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.32 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $5.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manganese dioxide batteries to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $540 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 872%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese dioxide batteries?
The HS code for manganese dioxide batteries is subheading 8506.10. 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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