Portable computers imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portable computers by Qatar reached $217.1 million in 2024 (891 tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $419.8 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 | $217.1M | 891 t |
| 2023 | $181.4M | 573 t |
| 2022 | $419.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $265.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $183.1M | 894 t |
| 2019 | $48.4M | 214 t |
| 2018 | $53.6M | 223 t |
| 2017 | $33.6M | 174 t |
Where Qatar imports portable computers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $195.3M | 90% |
| Vietnam | $9.2M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $4.8M | 2.2% |
| United States | $2.8M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $875K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $683K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $654K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $449K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $382K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $322K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $243.67 per kg, close to the world average of $279.80.
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 portable computers imports (HS 8471.30): 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 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Common questions
What is the value of portable computers imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported portable computers worth $217.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 891 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable computers to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($195.3 million), followed by Vietnam (4%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $243.67 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $279.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable computers to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.6 million in 2017 to $217.1 million in 2024, an increase of 547%. The peak was 2022 at $419.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $175.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30. 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 8471 page.
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