Microprocessors and microcontrollers imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $6.4 million of microprocessors and microcontrollers in 2024 (36 tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.1 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 | $6.4M | 36 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 38 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 39 t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 30 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 33 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 4 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 8 t |
Where Qatar imports microprocessors and microcontrollers from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (30%), Vietnam (8%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.9M | 30% |
| Vietnam | $543K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $501K | 7.8% |
| Hong Kong | $460K | 7.2% |
| France | $442K | 6.9% |
| China | $395K | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $356K | 5.6% |
| United States | $335K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $289K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $208K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $176.03 per kg, 72% below the world average of $635.69, 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.
Microprocessors and microcontrollers exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported microprocessors and microcontrollers worth $17.0 million (6 tonnes). South Korea alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $16.6M | 98% |
| Hungary | $216K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $114K | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | $25K | 0.2% |
| Latvia | $19K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| Norway | $2K | 0% |
| Romania | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar microprocessors and microcontrollers imports (HS 8542.31): 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 8542.31: Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits.
Common questions
What is the value of microprocessors and microcontrollers imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported microprocessors and microcontrollers worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 215 countries worldwide. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply microprocessors and microcontrollers to Qatar?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Vietnam (8%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average import price of microprocessors and microcontrollers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $176.03 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $635.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of microprocessors and microcontrollers to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2021 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Qatar also export microprocessors and microcontrollers?
Yes. Qatar exported $17.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Hungary and the Netherlands. That compares with imports of $6.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for microprocessors and microcontrollers?
The HS code for microprocessors and microcontrollers is subheading 8542.31. 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 8542 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Qatar. Tell us your product to see it live.
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