Microwave ovens imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $5.2 million of microwave ovens in 2024 (832 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.8 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 | $5.2M | 832 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 752 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 916 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 393 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 351 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 340 t |
Where Qatar imports microwave ovens from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 57% |
| Malaysia | $552K | 11% |
| United States | $539K | 10% |
| Japan | $424K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $299K | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $108K | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $100K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $48K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.25 per kg, 25% above the world average of $5.00. 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 microwave ovens imports (HS 8516.50): 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 8516.50: Ovens: microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of microwave ovens imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported microwave ovens worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 832 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply microwave ovens to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Malaysia (11%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of microwave ovens per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.25 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $5.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of microwave ovens to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for microwave ovens?
The HS code for microwave ovens is subheading 8516.50. 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 8516 page.
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