Portal and jib cranes imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $17.9 million of portal and jib cranes in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 1722% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $17.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $980K | 65 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 725 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 213 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 427 t |
| 2018 | $200K | 12 t |
| 2017 | $444K | 162 t |
Where Qatar imports portal and jib cranes from
China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.3M | 97% |
| Malaysia | $253K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $133K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $92K | 0.5% |
| United States | $81K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.63 per kg, 38% above the world average of $6.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 portal and jib cranes imports (HS 8426.30): 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 8426.30: Cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of portal and jib cranes imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported portal and jib cranes worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 160 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply portal and jib cranes to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by Malaysia (1%) and Portugal (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of portal and jib cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.63 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $6.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of portal and jib cranes to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $444 thousand in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for portal and jib cranes?
The HS code for portal and jib cranes is subheading 8426.30. 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 8426 page.
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