Vehicle steering components imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported vehicle steering components worth $4.2 million (211 tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.9 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 | $4.2M | 211 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 338 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 239 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 257 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 100 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 191 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 115 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 128 t |
Where Qatar imports vehicle steering components from
Most of the value came from Japan (44%), China (16%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.8M | 44% |
| China | $667K | 16% |
| United States | $525K | 13% |
| Germany | $290K | 6.9% |
| Mexico | $212K | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $162K | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $83K | 2% |
| Thailand | $58K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $53K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.81 per kg, 29% above the world average of $15.39. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar vehicle steering components imports (HS 8708.94): 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 8708.94: Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle steering components imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported vehicle steering components worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 211 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle steering components to Qatar?
Japan was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle steering components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.81 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $15.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle steering components to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle steering components?
The HS code for vehicle steering components is subheading 8708.94. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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