Vehicle-mounted cranes imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported vehicle-mounted cranes worth $3.4 million (471 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.3 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 | $3.4M | 471 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 252 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 610 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 617 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 319 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 711 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 771 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Qatar imports vehicle-mounted cranes from
South Korea alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.2M | 65% |
| Italy | $531K | 16% |
| Japan | $318K | 9.5% |
| China | $160K | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $74K | 2.2% |
| Finland | $52K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $17K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $16K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.11 per kg, 33% below the world average of $10.67, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar vehicle-mounted cranes imports (HS 8426.91): 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 8426.91: Cranes and derricks: designed for mounting on road vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle-mounted cranes imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported vehicle-mounted cranes worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 471 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle-mounted cranes to Qatar?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle-mounted cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.11 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $10.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle-mounted cranes to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle-mounted cranes?
The HS code for vehicle-mounted cranes is subheading 8426.91. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8426 page.
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