Optical radiation detector imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported optical radiation detector worth $13.1 million (37 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.4 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 | $13.1M | 37 t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 31 t |
| 2022 | $22.4M | 75 t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 55 t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 34 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 28 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 42 t |
Where Qatar imports optical radiation detector from
Most of the value came from United States (32%), Germany (12%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.1M | 32% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 12% |
| China | $1.1M | 8.3% |
| Japan | $887K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $858K | 6.6% |
| Singapore | $851K | 6.5% |
| Ireland | $795K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $611K | 4.7% |
| France | $326K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $295K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $356.83 per kg, close to the world average of $323.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical radiation detector exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $406 thousand of optical radiation detector in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $294K | 73% |
| Indonesia | $27K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $20K | 5% |
| South Korea | $15K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $11K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $10K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $5K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar optical radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported optical radiation detector worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Germany (12%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $356.83 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $323.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical radiation detector to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Qatar also export optical radiation detector?
Yes. Qatar exported $406 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Indonesia and the United Kingdom. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. 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 9027 page.
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