Optical fibre cables imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $3.2 million of optical fibre cables in 2024 (29 tonnes). Value rose 199% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.0 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 | $3.2M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 31 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 271 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 260 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 93 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 185 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 289 t |
Where Qatar imports optical fibre cables from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 70% |
| Turkey | $279K | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $251K | 7.9% |
| Italy | $212K | 6.6% |
| Singapore | $55K | 1.7% |
| China | $35K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $24K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $22K | 0.7% |
| United States | $22K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $110.72 per kg, 162% above the world average of $42.33. 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 optical fibre cables imports (HS 9001.10): 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 9001.10: Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables: excluding those of heading no. 8544.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibre cables imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported optical fibre cables worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 199% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibre cables to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibre cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $110.72 per kg in 2024, 162% above the world average of $42.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fibre cables to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibre cables?
The HS code for optical fibre cables is subheading 9001.10. 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 9001 page.
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