Sunglasses imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $26.6 million of sunglasses in 2024 (218 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $26.6M | 218 t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 98 t |
| 2022 | $28.6M | 262 t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 146 t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 97 t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 56 t |
Where Qatar imports sunglasses from
Italy alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $15.8M | 59% |
| China | $3.9M | 15% |
| Singapore | $1.7M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| France | $921K | 3.5% |
| United States | $530K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $319K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $249K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $217K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $209K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $122.16 per kg, close to the world average of $118.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sunglasses exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported sunglasses worth $478 thousand (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+692% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $419K | 88% |
| Malaysia | $25K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $7K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $6K | 1.3% |
| France | $5K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar sunglasses imports (HS 9004.10): 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 9004.10: Sunglasses: corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of sunglasses imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported sunglasses worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunglasses to Qatar?
Italy was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by China (15%) and Singapore (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 950% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $122.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $118.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sunglasses to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2022 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
Does Qatar also export sunglasses?
Yes. Qatar exported $478 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Malaysia and the Netherlands. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $26.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunglasses?
The HS code for sunglasses is subheading 9004.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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