Largest market shown
Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803
$1.2B of latest reported imports and $1.6B of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Qatar import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Qatar's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$39.5B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+10.9%Three-year reported change
GDP$219.2BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$76.7KLatest reported value
Trade openness55.5%Reported share of GDP
Qatar import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$39.5B in imports
Qatar recorded $39.5B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +10.9%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Qatar imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $39.5B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $1.2BLatest imports | +27.0% | 64 | 5213 | USADeclining | $2.3B |
| 2 | HS 841112Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kN | $1.4BLatest imports | +30.3% | 11 | 4447 | USADeclining | $2.8B |
| 3 | HS 710812Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | $808.1MLatest imports | +50.1% | 13 | 7406 | AREDeclining | $1.6B |
| 4 | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $1.6BLatest imports | +57.6% | 24 | 2271 | KWTDeclining | $3.2B |
| 5 | HS 880230Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg | $479.9MLatest imports | +43.0% | 6 | 8700 | GBRDeclining | $937.3M |
| 6 | HS 870324Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 3000cc | $978.6MLatest imports | +9.5% | 35 | 4610 | JPNDeclining | $1.3B |
| 7 | HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $2.2BLatest imports | +11.7% | 47 | 1623 | AREStable | $3.1B |
| 8 | HS 281820Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | $511.6MLatest imports | +32.3% | 18 | 7060 | AUSDeclining | $999.2M |
| 9 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $669.9MLatest imports | +20.4% | 43 | 5498 | AREDeclining | $1.2B |
| 10 | HS 842129Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2 | $518.1MLatest imports | +19.4% | 42 | 8206 | KORDeclining | $882.1M |
| 11 | HS 740811Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm | $404.5MLatest imports | +33.9% | 3 | 9992 | ARESlowing | $790.0M |
| 12 | HS 843069Machinery: for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores: not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30 | $276.6MLatest imports | +21.8% | 16 | 9851 | IDNDeclining | $499.3M |
| 13 | HS 880320Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereof | $305.0MLatest imports | +29.2% | 26 | 5477 | USADeclining | $595.7M |
| 14 | HS 730424Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas | $270.4MLatest imports | +12.8% | 19 | 6880 | JPNDeclining | $388.2M |
| 15 | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $684.5MLatest imports | +9.7% | 36 | 1527 | CHNDeclining | $902.7M |
| 16 | HS 848180Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves | $496.2MLatest imports | +8.2% | 61 | 2271 | ITADeclining | $627.8M |
| 17 | HS 910221Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding | $154.0MLatest imports | +19.1% | 30 | 8458 | CHEDeclining | $260.5M |
| 18 | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $193.0MLatest imports | +20.8% | 47 | 5200 | CHNDeclining | $339.9M |
| 19 | HS 260112Iron ores and concentrates: agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) | $431.3MLatest imports | +8.7% | 7 | 3169 | SWEDeclining | $554.4M |
| 20 | HS 930690Ammunition: n.e.s. in chapter 93 | $392.4MLatest imports | +25.5% | 31 | 1878 | USAStable | $766.3M |
| 21 | HS 730890Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.s. in heading no. 7308 | $272.6MLatest imports | +7.1% | 47 | 4377 | CHNDeclining | $335.2M |
| 22 | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $312.3MLatest imports | +13.4% | 62 | 2407 | CHNGrowing | $455.6M |
| 23 | HS 251710Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone: of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated | $154.4MLatest imports | +27.8% | 13 | 5760 | OMNDeclining | $301.6M |
| 24 | HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $186.6MLatest imports | +8.1% | 31 | 7651 | INDDeclining | $235.9M |
| 25 | HS 890392Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | $161.8MLatest imports | +8.9% | 15 | 9532 | ITADeclining | $209.1M |
| 26 | HS 870322Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc | $320.0MLatest imports | +12.4% | 30 | 1972 | CHNGrowing | $454.7M |
| 27 | HS 890520Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms | $138.8MLatest imports | +6.5% | 4 | 9747 | IDNDeclining | $167.7M |
| 28 | HS 910121Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | $124.6MLatest imports | +13.0% | 22 | 8484 | CHEDeclining | $180.0M |
| 29 | HS 870321Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not exceeding 1000cc | $305.2MLatest imports | +22.2% | 34 | 1926 | JPNDeclining | $557.3M |
| 30 | HS 020712Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, frozen | $165.1MLatest imports | +7.3% | 20 | 5650 | BRADeclining | $204.1M |
| 31 | HS 730511Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm | $212.3MLatest imports | +10.9% | 11 | 4270 | INDDeclining | $289.9M |
| 32 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $546.9MLatest imports | +13.9% | 78 | 852 | USADeclining | $808.5M |
| 33 | HS 890690Vessels: other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships | $94.6MLatest imports | +18.1% | 17 | 8656 | SAUDeclining | $156.0M |
| 34 | HS 020714Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen | $135.4MLatest imports | +16.7% | 21 | 4461 | BRAAccelerating | $215.4M |
| 35 | HS 854140Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light emitting diodes | $70.2MLatest imports | +32.4% | 31 | 9785 | CHNDeclining | $137.0M |
| 36 | HS 930320Firearms: sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles | $86.5MLatest imports | +30.5% | 33 | 6478 | ITADeclining | $168.9M |
| 37 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $324.2MLatest imports | +13.7% | 57 | 1522 | CHNDeclining | $476.7M |
| 38 | HS 720711Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness | $77.7MLatest imports | +29.9% | 10 | 5675 | IDNDeclining | $151.8M |
| 39 | HS 841989Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food | $117.2MLatest imports | +10.7% | 35 | 4456 | KORDeclining | $158.9M |
| 40 | HS 870340Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power | $167.8MLatest imports | +5.9% | 16 | 3364 | GBRAccelerating | $199.4M |
| 41 | HS 381519Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious metals or their compounds, n.e.c. or included | $80.8MLatest imports | +17.3% | 11 | 6133 | DEUDeclining | $130.5M |
| 42 | HS 841510Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, window or wall types, self-contained or split-system | $116.9MLatest imports | +5.9% | 27 | 5629 | CHNDeclining | $138.8M |
| 43 | HS 330300Perfumes and toilet waters | $203.5MLatest imports | +11.2% | 54 | 2128 | AREDeclining | $280.0M |
| 44 | HS 330499Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations) | $149.7MLatest imports | +14.8% | 74 | 2045 | AREDeclining | $226.6M |
| 45 | HS 852610Radar apparatus | $58.4MLatest imports | +20.9% | 25 | 8019 | ITAStable | $103.2M |
| 46 | HS 841480Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.s. in heading no. 8414 | $137.5MLatest imports | +3.7% | 42 | 3712 | JPNDeclining | $153.5M |
| 47 | HS 930591Firearms: parts and accessories, of military weapons of heading 9301 | $73.1MLatest imports | +41.1% | 31 | 4164 | GBRDeclining | $142.9M |
| 48 | HS 280469Silicon: containing by weight less than 99.99% of silicon | $46.3MLatest imports | +34.1% | 7 | 9331 | CHNDeclining | $90.4M |
| 49 | HS 841199Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers) | $254.8MLatest imports | +5.5% | 38 | 1831 | USADeclining | $299.5M |
| 50 | HS 420221Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather, of composition leather or of patent leather | $102.5MLatest imports | +21.3% | 59 | 2746 | ITADeclining | $183.1M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MachineryHS2 84 | 9 | $3.5B | $3.7B | +14.0% |
| AircraftHS2 88 | 3 | $1.9B | $2.9B | +33.1% |
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | 2 | $3.0B | $2.2B | +30.9% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 5 | $2.5B | $1.6B | +11.9% |
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | 1 | $1.6B | $1.3B | +57.6% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 4 | $1.1B | $1.3B | +21.8% |
| Inorganic chemicalsHS2 28 | 2 | $557.9M | $911.1M | +33.2% |
| CopperHS2 74 | 1 | $404.5M | $789.7M | +33.9% |
| Articles of iron or steelHS2 73 | 3 | $755.3M | $686.4M | +10.3% |
| ShipsHS2 89 | 3 | $395.2M | $514.6M | +11.2% |
| Arms and ammunitionHS2 93 | 3 | $552.0M | $444.9M | +32.4% |
| Clocks and watchesHS2 91 | 2 | $278.6M | $405.0M | +16.1% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 740811Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm | $404.5M | 3 | 9992 | ARE | 100.0% |
| HS 843069Machinery: for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores: not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30 | $276.6M | 16 | 9851 | IDN | 99.3% |
| HS 854140Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light emitting diodes | $70.2M | 31 | 9785 | CHN | 98.9% |
| HS 890520Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms | $138.8M | 4 | 9747 | IDN | 98.7% |
| HS 890392Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | $161.8M | 15 | 9532 | ITA | 97.6% |
| HS 280469Silicon: containing by weight less than 99.99% of silicon | $46.3M | 7 | 9331 | CHN | 96.6% |
| HS 880230Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg | $479.9M | 6 | 8700 | GBR | 93.1% |
| HS 890690Vessels: other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships | $94.6M | 17 | 8656 | SAU | 92.9% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
ARE
United Arab Emirates
6 screened products
$4.0BCalculated opportunity across these rowsUSA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
6 screened products
$4.0BCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
9 screened products
$1.6BCalculated opportunity across these rowsJPN
Japan
4 screened products
$1.4BCalculated opportunity across these rowsKWT
Kuwait
1 screened products
$1.3BCalculated opportunity across these rowsGBR
United Kingdom
3 screened products
$1.1BCalculated opportunity across these rowsKOR
Republic of Korea
2 screened products
$901.5MCalculated opportunity across these rowsAUS
Australia
1 screened products
$823.8MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Qatar import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Qatar's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Qatar.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.