Water filtration equipment imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $68.6 million of water filtration equipment in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $68.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $54.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $37.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $36.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $35.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $34.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Qatar imports water filtration equipment from
Most of the value came from Italy (45%), India (21%), United States (5%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $30.6M | 45% |
| India | $14.3M | 21% |
| United States | $3.5M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 4.9% |
| China | $3.3M | 4.9% |
| Hungary | $2.4M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.18 per kg, 20% above the world average of $18.43. 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 water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported water filtration equipment worth $68.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Qatar?
Italy was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($30.6 million), followed by India (21%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 630% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.18 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $18.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $68.6 million in 2024, an increase of 372%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. 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 8421 page.
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