Telephone and communication parts imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telephone and communication parts by Qatar reached $40.8 million in 2024 (493 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $59.1 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 | $40.8M | 493 t |
| 2023 | $59.1M | 399 t |
| 2022 | $31.4M | 374 t |
| 2021 | $48.0M | 648 t |
| 2020 | $33.4M | 484 t |
| 2019 | $39.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $58.6M | 935 t |
| 2017 | $38.0M | 843 t |
Where Qatar imports telephone and communication parts from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.9M | 69% |
| United States | $3.5M | 8.5% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 3% |
| Sweden | $890K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $815K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $519K | 1.3% |
| Estonia | $436K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $426K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $82.71 per kg, 35% below the world average of $127.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $3.1 million of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (3 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 63% |
| Hungary | $675K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $194K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $174K | 5.6% |
| Finland | $52K | 1.7% |
| China | $37K | 1.2% |
| Romania | $14K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported telephone and communication parts worth $40.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 493 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($27.9 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Mexico (3%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $82.71 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.0 million in 2017 to $40.8 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $59.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.6 million a year.
Does Qatar also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Qatar exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Hungary and the Netherlands. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $37.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. 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 8517 page.
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