Non-asbestos brake linings imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported non-asbestos brake linings worth $7.0 million (456 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.6 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 | $7.0M | 456 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 441 t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 832 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 759 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 554 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 599 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 517 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 722 t |
Where Qatar imports non-asbestos brake linings from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.8M | 68% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $230K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $170K | 2.4% |
| India | $152K | 2.2% |
| United States | $123K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $90K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $42K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $33K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.45 per kg, 175% above the world average of $5.61. 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 non-asbestos brake linings imports (HS 6813.81): 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 6813.81: Brake linings and pads: with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos).
Common questions
What is the value of non-asbestos brake linings imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported non-asbestos brake linings worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 456 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-asbestos brake linings to Qatar?
Japan was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Thailand (18%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-asbestos brake linings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.45 per kg in 2024, 175% above the world average of $5.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-asbestos brake linings to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-asbestos brake linings?
The HS code for non-asbestos brake linings is subheading 6813.81. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6813 page.
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