Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $329.3 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $562.3 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 | $329.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $422.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $562.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $374.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $275.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $210.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $158.0M | 538 t |
| 2017 | $128.9M | 513 t |
Where Qatar imports transmission and switching apparatus from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Vietnam (10%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $159.9M | 49% |
| Vietnam | $31.9M | 9.7% |
| United States | $28.0M | 8.5% |
| Mexico | $16.7M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $13.8M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $12.3M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $12.2M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $5.7M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $188.70 per kg, close to the world average of $217.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $14.1 million of transmission and switching apparatus in 2024 (18 tonnes). Hungary alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $9.1M | 65% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $350K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $315K | 2.2% |
| India | $86K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $53K | 0.4% |
| United States | $37K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $30K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $329.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($159.9 million), followed by Vietnam (10%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $188.70 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $128.9 million in 2017 to $329.3 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2022 at $562.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $307.7 million a year.
Does Qatar also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Qatar exported $14.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, the Netherlands and Hong Kong. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $315.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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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