Spark plugs imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $5.5 million of spark plugs in 2024 (144 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.1 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 | $5.5M | 144 t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 126 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 198 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 157 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 154 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 41 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 49 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 32 t |
Where Qatar imports spark plugs from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.1M | 58% |
| United States | $624K | 11% |
| Germany | $402K | 7.4% |
| China | $189K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $172K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $152K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $131K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $105K | 1.9% |
| India | $62K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.83 per kg, close to the world average of $43.58.
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 spark plugs imports (HS 8511.10): 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 8511.10: Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of spark plugs imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported spark plugs worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply spark plugs to Qatar?
Japan was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 809% on the year.
What is the average import price of spark plugs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.83 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $43.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spark plugs to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. The peak was 2023 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for spark plugs?
The HS code for spark plugs is subheading 8511.10. 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 8511 page.
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