Solid-state storage devices imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $6.5 million of solid-state storage devices in 2024 (38 tonnes). Value fell 73% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $65.5 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 | $6.5M | 39 t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 50 t |
| 2022 | $65.5M | 72 t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 53 t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $64.5M | 120 t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 27 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 53 t |
Where Qatar imports solid-state storage devices from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Taiwan (14%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+788% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 25% |
| Taiwan | $934K | 14% |
| United States | $842K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $728K | 11% |
| Germany | $631K | 9.6% |
| Canada | $355K | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $224K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $201K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $135K | 2.1% |
| France | $116K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $169.83 per kg, 83% below the world average of $1,006.21, 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.
Solid-state storage devices exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported solid-state storage devices worth $352 thousand (0 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $188K | 54% |
| Austria | $68K | 19% |
| Hungary | $30K | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 2.3% |
| Slovenia | $6K | 1.6% |
| United States | $4K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $4K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar solid-state storage devices imports (HS 8523.51): 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 8523.51: Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of solid-state storage devices imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported solid-state storage devices worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply solid-state storage devices to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average import price of solid-state storage devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $169.83 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $1,006.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of solid-state storage devices to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $65.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
Does Qatar also export solid-state storage devices?
Yes. Qatar exported $352 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Austria and Hungary. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for solid-state storage devices?
The HS code for solid-state storage devices is subheading 8523.51. 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 8523 page.
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