Telephone sets (other) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telephone sets (other) by Qatar reached $5.6 million in 2024 (50 tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.6 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 | $5.6M | 50 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 75 t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 172 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 49 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 17 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 26 t |
Where Qatar imports telephone sets (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Vietnam (37%), United Kingdom (5%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 38% |
| Vietnam | $2.1M | 37% |
| United Kingdom | $292K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $274K | 4.9% |
| Norway | $245K | 4.4% |
| United States | $139K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $86K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $78K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $52K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $48K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $113.53 per kg, 61% above the world average of $70.39. 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar telephone sets (other) imports (HS 8517.18): 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 8517.18: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone sets (other) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported telephone sets (other) worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone sets (other) to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Vietnam (37%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone sets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $113.53 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $70.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone sets (other) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2022 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone sets (other)?
The HS code for telephone sets (other) is subheading 8517.18. 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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