Refrigeration compressors imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $69.5 million of refrigeration compressors in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 64% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $191.0 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 | $69.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $191.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $54.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $22.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 1.0K t |
Where Qatar imports refrigeration compressors from
Most of the value came from Japan (46%), Italy (23%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $32.2M | 46% |
| Italy | $16.3M | 24% |
| South Korea | $7.4M | 11% |
| China | $5.9M | 8.5% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| United States | $886K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $864K | 1.2% |
| France | $410K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $385K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.29 per kg, 97% above the world average of $9.29. 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 refrigeration compressors imports (HS 8414.30): 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 8414.30: Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration compressors imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported refrigeration compressors worth $69.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration compressors to Qatar?
Japan was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($32.2 million), followed by Italy (23%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.29 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $9.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigeration compressors to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $69.5 million in 2024, an increase of 729%. The peak was 2023 at $191.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration compressors?
The HS code for refrigeration compressors is subheading 8414.30. 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 8414 page.
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