Passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) by Qatar reached $5.5 million in 2024 (331 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 87% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average.
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 | $5.5M | 331 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 256 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 98 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 187 t |
| 2019 | $112K | 7 t |
| 2018 | $411K | 9 t |
| 2017 | $189K | 5 t |
Where Qatar imports passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) from
Most of the value came from China (41%), United States (10%), South Korea (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 41% |
| United States | $531K | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $483K | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $313K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $269K | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $235K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $227K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $193K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $180K | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $161K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.73 per kg, 43% below the world average of $29.21, 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) imports (HS 8479.79): 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 8479.79: Machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports.
Common questions
What is the value of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 331 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United States (10%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.73 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $29.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $189 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for passenger boarding bridges (non-airport)?
The HS code for passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) is subheading 8479.79. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
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