Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers by Qatar reached $5.6 million in 2024 (439 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 805% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $31.3 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 | $5.6M | 439 t |
| 2023 | $619K | 305 t |
| 2022 | $879K | 131 t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $31.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 897 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 202 t |
| 2017 | $818K | 127 t |
Where Qatar imports mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers from
Italy alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.1M | 90% |
| Finland | $245K | 4.4% |
| Malaysia | $194K | 3.5% |
| China | $47K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $29K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.2% |
| United States | $14K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.76 per kg, 25% above the world average of $10.21. 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.
Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers exports from Qatar
Exports of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers by Qatar reached $219 thousand in 2024 (253 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $219K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imports (HS 8426.12): 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 8426.12: Cranes: mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 439 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 805% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers to Qatar?
Italy was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Finland (4%) and Malaysia (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.76 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $10.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $818 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 585%. The peak was 2020 at $31.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Qatar also export mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers?
Yes. Qatar exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers?
The HS code for mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers is subheading 8426.12. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8426 page.
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