Specialized electrical machines imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $28.0 million of specialized electrical machines in 2024 (360 tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $28.0M | 360 t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 257 t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 586 t |
| 2021 | $34.4M | 338 t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 309 t |
| 2019 | $23.0M | 168 t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 299 t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 150 t |
Where Qatar imports specialized electrical machines from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (30%), United States (16%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.5M | 30% |
| United States | $4.5M | 16% |
| China | $2.8M | 10% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $900K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $604K | 2.2% |
| India | $554K | 2% |
| France | $408K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $77.77 per kg, close to the world average of $85.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized electrical machines exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported specialized electrical machines worth $529 thousand (3 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (41%), France (19%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $219K | 41% |
| France | $101K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 10% |
| United States | $49K | 9.3% |
| Germany | $34K | 6.5% |
| Maldives | $14K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $11K | 2% |
| Norway | $9K | 1.7% |
| Argentina | $9K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar specialized electrical machines imports (HS 8543.70): 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 8543.70: Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized electrical machines imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported specialized electrical machines worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 360 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized electrical machines to Qatar?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by the United States (16%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized electrical machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $77.77 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $85.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized electrical machines to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2021 at $34.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.0 million a year.
Does Qatar also export specialized electrical machines?
Yes. Qatar exported $529 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, France and the Netherlands. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized electrical machines?
The HS code for specialized electrical machines is subheading 8543.70. 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 8543 page.
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