Specialized machinery parts imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported specialized machinery parts worth $42.3 million (740 tonnes). That is 23% more than in 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 | $42.3M | 740 t |
| 2023 | $34.5M | 26.7K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 911 t |
| 2021 | $28.4M | 986 t |
| 2020 | $26.8M | 788 t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 927 t |
| 2018 | $28.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 756 t |
Where Qatar imports specialized machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were India (25%), China (16%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.5M | 25% |
| China | $6.8M | 16% |
| United States | $6.4M | 15% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 9.5% |
| Norway | $2.9M | 7% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 4.7% |
| Denmark | $885K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $692K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $683K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.11 per kg, 124% above the world average of $25.44. 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.
Specialized machinery parts exports from Qatar
Exports of specialized machinery parts by Qatar reached $478 thousand in 2024 (8 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (36%), Netherlands (13%), Turkey (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $174K | 37% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 13% |
| Turkey | $55K | 12% |
| China | $54K | 11% |
| Switzerland | $30K | 6.2% |
| Denmark | $25K | 5.2% |
| Romania | $24K | 5% |
| India | $13K | 2.6% |
| Nigeria | $11K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar specialized machinery parts imports (HS 8479.90): 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported specialized machinery parts worth $42.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 740 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.11 per kg in 2024, 124% above the world average of $25.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery parts to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $42.3 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.4 million a year.
Does Qatar also export specialized machinery parts?
Yes. Qatar exported $478 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, the Netherlands and Turkey. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $41.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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 8479 page.
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