Surveying instrument parts imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surveying instrument parts by Qatar reached $28.3 million in 2024 (227 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $39.1 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 | $28.3M | 227 t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 149 t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 203 t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 277 t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 208 t |
| 2019 | $39.1M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 80 t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 82 t |
Where Qatar imports surveying instrument parts from
The largest suppliers were United States (26%), Germany (21%), Singapore (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.3M | 26% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 21% |
| Singapore | $5.2M | 18% |
| China | $2.2M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 7.7% |
| France | $1.4M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $861K | 3.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $517K | 1.8% |
| Romania | $511K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $218K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $124.46 per kg, close to the world average of $111.72.
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 surveying instrument parts imports (HS 9015.90): 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 9015.90: Surveying equipment: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instrument parts imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported surveying instrument parts worth $28.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 227 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instrument parts to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Singapore (18%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 548% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instrument parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $124.46 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $111.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instrument parts to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $28.3 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. The peak was 2019 at $39.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instrument parts?
The HS code for surveying instrument parts is subheading 9015.90. 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 9015 page.
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