Mobile phones imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $671.7 million of mobile phones in 2024 (887 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $916.4 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 | $671.7M | 887 t |
| 2023 | $634.4M | 694 t |
| 2022 | $584.7M | 951 t |
| 2021 | $916.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $572.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $225.7M | 306 t |
| 2018 | $186.1M | 643 t |
| 2017 | $83.3M | 215 t |
Where Qatar imports mobile phones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $548.8M | 82% |
| Vietnam | $94.8M | 14% |
| India | $22.2M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $1.0M | 0.2% |
| Germany | $969K | 0.1% |
| United States | $720K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $388K | 0.1% |
| Estonia | $380K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $280K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $756.98 per kg, 136% above the world average of $321.06. 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 phones exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported mobile phones worth $695 thousand (8 tonnes). Most of it went to Czech Republic (47%), Netherlands (28%), South Korea (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+961% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $328K | 47% |
| Netherlands | $191K | 28% |
| South Korea | $97K | 14% |
| Angola | $26K | 3.7% |
| Hungary | $12K | 1.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $5K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.7% |
| Cyprus | $4K | 0.5% |
| France | $3K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported mobile phones worth $671.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 887 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($548.8 million), followed by Vietnam (14%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $756.98 per kg in 2024, 136% above the world average of $321.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mobile phones to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.3 million in 2017 to $671.7 million in 2024, an increase of 707%. The peak was 2021 at $916.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $484.4 million a year.
Does Qatar also export mobile phones?
Yes. Qatar exported $695 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and South Korea. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $671.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. 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 8517 page.
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