Single loudspeakers imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported single loudspeakers worth $6.3 million (147 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 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 | $6.3M | 147 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 223 t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 461 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 578 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 411 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 302 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 176 t |
Where Qatar imports single loudspeakers from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Norway (26%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 31% |
| Norway | $1.6M | 26% |
| Italy | $722K | 11% |
| United States | $354K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $323K | 5.1% |
| Czech Republic | $303K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $195K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $110K | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $97K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $91K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.93 per kg, 132% above the world average of $18.53. 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 single loudspeakers imports (HS 8518.21): 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 8518.21: Loudspeakers: single, mounted in their enclosures.
Common questions
What is the value of single loudspeakers imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported single loudspeakers worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 147 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply single loudspeakers to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Norway (26%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of single loudspeakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.93 per kg in 2024, 132% above the world average of $18.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of single loudspeakers to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for single loudspeakers?
The HS code for single loudspeakers is subheading 8518.21. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8518 page.
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