Vehicle lighting and wiper parts imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle lighting and wiper parts by Qatar reached $3.1 million in 2024 (163 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.1M | 163 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 150 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 192 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 103 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 101 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 97 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 77 t |
Where Qatar imports vehicle lighting and wiper parts from
Most of the value came from Japan (44%), China (22%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.4M | 44% |
| China | $668K | 22% |
| Germany | $294K | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $228K | 7.5% |
| Mexico | $187K | 6.1% |
| France | $60K | 2% |
| United States | $51K | 1.7% |
| Serbia | $49K | 1.6% |
| India | $48K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.77 per kg, close to the world average of $19.28.
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 vehicle lighting and wiper parts imports (HS 8512.90): 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 8512.90: Lighting or signalling equipment: electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: parts, of those kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle lighting and wiper parts imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported vehicle lighting and wiper parts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle lighting and wiper parts to Qatar?
Japan was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (22%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle lighting and wiper parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $19.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle lighting and wiper parts to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
The HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts is subheading 8512.90. 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 8512 page.
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