Punching and notching presses imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported punching and notching presses worth $2.5 million (38 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 140% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $2.5M | 38 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $533K | 65 t |
| 2021 | $311K | 35 t |
| 2020 | $121K | 22 t |
| 2019 | $246K | 32 t |
| 2018 | $233K | 39 t |
| 2017 | $388K | 25 t |
Where Qatar imports punching and notching presses from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 94% |
| Taiwan | $62K | 2.5% |
| France | $30K | 1.2% |
| China | $28K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.6% |
| India | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $66.58 per kg, 1524% above the world average of $4.10. 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 punching and notching presses imports (HS 8462.49): 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 8462.49: Machine-tools: punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines, (not numerically controlled), for working metal.
Common questions
What is the value of punching and notching presses imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported punching and notching presses worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 140% on 2023.
Which countries supply punching and notching presses to Qatar?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Taiwan (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of punching and notching presses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $66.58 per kg in 2024, 1524% above the world average of $4.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of punching and notching presses to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $388 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 551%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $676 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for punching and notching presses?
The HS code for punching and notching presses is subheading 8462.49. 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 8462 page.
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