Printing machinery parts imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing machinery parts by Qatar reached $2.4 million in 2024 (242 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.2 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 | $2.4M | 242 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 144 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 418 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 278 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 266 t |
| 2019 | $755K | 39 t |
| 2018 | $680K | 59 t |
| 2017 | $673K | 36 t |
Where Qatar imports printing machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Germany (14%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+780% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $982K | 41% |
| Germany | $329K | 14% |
| Japan | $308K | 13% |
| India | $115K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $73K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $72K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $62K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $54K | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $48K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.82 per kg, 75% below the world average of $38.85, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar printing machinery parts imports (HS 8443.91): 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 8443.91: Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442: parts and accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of printing machinery parts imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported printing machinery parts worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 242 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing machinery parts to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($982 thousand), followed by Germany (14%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 780% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.82 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $38.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing machinery parts to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $673 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 252%. The peak was 2020 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing machinery parts?
The HS code for printing machinery parts is subheading 8443.91. 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 8443 page.
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