Vehicle hardware imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported vehicle hardware worth $12.6 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.3 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 | $12.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 790 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 190 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 123 t |
Where Qatar imports vehicle hardware from
The largest suppliers were United States (35%), China (23%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.4M | 35% |
| China | $2.9M | 23% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $567K | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $389K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $381K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $356K | 2.8% |
| India | $280K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $263K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $241K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.03 per kg, 39% below the world average of $8.30, 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar vehicle hardware imports (HS 8302.30): 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 8302.30: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: for motor vehicles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle hardware imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported vehicle hardware worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle hardware to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (23%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.03 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $8.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle hardware to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 592%. The peak was 2021 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle hardware?
The HS code for vehicle hardware is subheading 8302.30. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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