Optical fiber connectors imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $2.5 million of optical fiber connectors in 2024 (220 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $6.1 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 | $2.5M | 220 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 132 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 440 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 244 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 365 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 123 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 57 t |
Where Qatar imports optical fiber connectors from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), United States (12%), Malaysia (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 46% |
| United States | $312K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $238K | 9.5% |
| Austria | $128K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $107K | 4.3% |
| Romania | $94K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $86K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $49K | 2% |
| India | $44K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $37K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.44 per kg, 73% below the world average of $42.45, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar optical fiber connectors imports (HS 8536.70): 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 8536.70: Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber connectors imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported optical fiber connectors worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber connectors to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.44 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $42.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fiber connectors to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2020 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber connectors?
The HS code for optical fiber connectors is subheading 8536.70. 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 8536 page.
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