Steam and sand blasting machines imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $6.4 million of steam and sand blasting machines in 2024 (552 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.4M | 552 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 495 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 521 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 461 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 459 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 276 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 295 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 306 t |
Where Qatar imports steam and sand blasting machines from
Most of the value came from China (23%), United States (17%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 23% |
| United States | $1.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $892K | 14% |
| India | $812K | 13% |
| Italy | $530K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $432K | 6.8% |
| Poland | $362K | 5.7% |
| France | $164K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $135K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $97K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.58 per kg, close to the world average of $10.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Qatar steam and sand blasting machines imports (HS 8424.30): 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 8424.30: Mechanical appliances: steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam and sand blasting machines imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 552 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam and sand blasting machines to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam and sand blasting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.58 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $10.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steam and sand blasting machines to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam and sand blasting machines?
The HS code for steam and sand blasting machines is subheading 8424.30. 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 8424 page.
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