Motor vehicle lights imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $14.2 million of motor vehicle lights in 2024 (581 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.1 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 | $14.2M | 581 t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 460 t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 859 t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 809 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 565 t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 259 t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 288 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 259 t |
Where Qatar imports motor vehicle lights from
Most of the value came from Japan (28%), China (23%), Taiwan (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.0M | 28% |
| China | $3.3M | 23% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 7.4% |
| Mexico | $864K | 6.1% |
| Slovakia | $653K | 4.6% |
| United States | $644K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $541K | 3.8% |
| Austria | $396K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $359K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $356K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.49 per kg, 22% below the world average of $31.51, 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported motor vehicle lights worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 581 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to Qatar?
Japan was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (23%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.49 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $31.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. 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 8512 page.
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