Petrol cars <1000cc imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $629.5 million (42.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 128% 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 | $629.5M | 42.6K t |
| 2023 | $508.7M | 40.3K t |
| 2022 | $464.4M | 32.0K t |
| 2021 | $422.8M | 26.0K t |
| 2020 | $244.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 556 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 416 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 149 t |
Where Qatar imports petrol cars <1000cc from
Most of the value came from Japan (26%), China (20%), Saudi Arabia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $163.2M | 26% |
| China | $126.0M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $114.5M | 18% |
| United States | $85.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $43.6M | 6.9% |
| Slovakia | $21.6M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $18.2M | 2.9% |
| India | $9.5M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $8.3M | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $6.4M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.78 per kg, close to the world average of $12.42.
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 petrol cars <1000cc imports (HS 8703.21): 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 8703.21: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars <1000cc imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $629.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars <1000cc to Qatar?
Japan was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($163.2 million), followed by China (20%) and Saudi Arabia (18%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars <1000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.78 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $12.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol cars <1000cc to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $629.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $285.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars <1000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars <1000cc is subheading 8703.21. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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