Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc by Qatar reached $605.5 million in 2024 (42.1 thousand tonnes). That is 66% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $605.5M | 42.1K t |
| 2023 | $363.8M | 24.3K t |
| 2022 | $318.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2021 | $282.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $239.2M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $483.5M | 31.5K t |
| 2018 | $403.4M | 24.6K t |
| 2017 | $441.4M | 30.6K t |
Where Qatar imports petrol cars 1500-3000cc from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Japan (20%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $181.3M | 30% |
| Japan | $118.3M | 20% |
| Germany | $71.4M | 12% |
| India | $51.0M | 8.4% |
| United States | $27.8M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $21.8M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $17.2M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $16.5M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $16.3M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $16.2M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.39 per kg, close to the world average of $15.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars 1500-3000cc exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $1.4 million (114 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $705K | 52% |
| Italy | $178K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 7.4% |
| Egypt | $95K | 7% |
| South Korea | $72K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $47K | 3.5% |
| Gambia | $19K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $15K | 1.1% |
| France | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $605.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($181.3 million), followed by Japan (20%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 516% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.39 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $15.63 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 1500-3000cc to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $441.4 million in 2017 to $605.5 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $392.2 million a year.
Does Qatar also export petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
Yes. Qatar exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Italy and the Netherlands. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $604.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. 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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