Navigation equipment imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported navigation equipment worth $4.8 million (13 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.3 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 | $4.8M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 16 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 14 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 26 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 6 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 7 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 4 t |
Where Qatar imports navigation equipment from
Most of the value came from Singapore (21%), United States (18%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.0M | 21% |
| United States | $865K | 18% |
| Italy | $559K | 12% |
| Norway | $396K | 8.3% |
| Taiwan | $273K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $272K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $226K | 4.8% |
| Japan | $211K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $204K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $162K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $365.48 per kg, 63% above the world average of $224.48. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar navigation equipment imports (HS 9014.80): 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 9014.80: Navigational instruments and appliances: for navigation other than aeronautical or space navigation (excluding direction finding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of navigation equipment imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported navigation equipment worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply navigation equipment to Qatar?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of navigation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $365.48 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $224.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of navigation equipment to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for navigation equipment?
The HS code for navigation equipment is subheading 9014.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9014 page.
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