China–Qatar Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Qatar trade reached $10.1B in January–September 2026, -44.7% year on year. China exported $3.7B and imported $6.5B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
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Sample: Qatar · 2024.HS 850440 · Static converters · Qatar
| month | value_usd | hs_code | year | flow | partner_code | country_name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12 | 2,286,419 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
| 2024-11 | 1,238,885 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
| 2024-10 | 855,505 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
| 2024-09 | 496,333 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
| 2024-08 | 1,592,069 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
| 2024-07 | 523,983 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
| 2024-06 | 536,214 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
| 2024-05 | 462,207 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
| 2024-04 | 870,975 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
| 2024-03 | 605,309 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
| 2024-02 | 600,924 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
| 2024-01 | 1,202,824 | 850440 | 2024 | export | 130 | Qatar |
Top China Exports to Qatar
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $1.1B | 29.9% | +115.5% | $690M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $626M | 17.0% | -21.6% | $1.2B |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $286M | 7.8% | -9.2% | $432M |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $286M | 7.8% | +59.4% | $263M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $218M | 5.9% | -40.5% | $527M |
| HS 89Ships and boats | $177M | 4.8% | -70.4% | $599M |
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $131M | 3.6% | +82.1% | $125M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $125M | 3.4% | -15.4% | $205M |
| HS 98Commodities not classified by kind | $103M | 2.8% | -41.7% | $215M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $44.4M | 1.2% | -11.8% | $65.1M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8414Air or vacuum pumps | $761M | 20.7% | +4496.3% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $540M | 14.7% | -18.5% | $946M |
| HS 8905Dredgers, floating cranes and drilling platforms | $176M | 4.8% | -70.4% | $596M |
| HS 9406Prefabricated buildings | $152M | 4.1% | +2739.5% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 2710Petroleum oils, refined | $131M | 3.6% | +101.0% | $114M |
| HS 7308Steel structures and structural parts | $110M | 3.0% | -17.4% | $227M |
| HS 9804Low-value goods in simplified customs procedures | $103M | 2.8% | -41.6% | $214M |
| HS 8415Air conditioning machines | $75.3M | 2.0% | +3.0% | $91.0M |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $55.9M | 1.5% | -24.1% | $96.4M |
| HS 9403Furniture | $53.6M | 1.5% | -18.2% | $96.3M |
Top China Imports from Qatar
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $6.0B | 92.9% | -54.7% | $17.1B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $234M | 3.6% | -39.0% | $506M |
| HS 74Copper | $98.0M | 1.5% | -20.3% | $166M |
| HS 28Inorganic chemicals | $71.7M | 1.1% | -65.4% | $272M |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $30.7M | 0.5% | -62.7% | $104M |
| HS 25Salt, sulphur, stone and cement | $12.3M | 0.2% | -91.3% | $151M |
| HS 76Aluminium | $5.8M | 0.1% | +33.4% | $4.9M |
| HS 38Miscellaneous chemical products | $3.3M | 0.1% | -40.4% | $8.1M |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $2.0M | 0.0% | -29.3% | $2.9M |
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $506K | 0.0% | — | $4.9M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2711Petroleum gases | $3.0B | 45.8% | -66.8% | $12.0B |
| HS 2709Crude petroleum oils | $2.3B | 36.1% | -34.0% | $4.0B |
| HS 2710Petroleum oils, refined | $696M | 10.8% | -15.0% | $1.1B |
| HS 3901Polymers of ethylene | $233M | 3.6% | -39.0% | $506M |
| HS 7403Unwrought refined copper and copper alloys | $96.6M | 1.5% | -18.7% | $162M |
| HS 2804Hydrogen, rare gases, non-metals | $71.7M | 1.1% | -64.5% | $267M |
| HS 2901Acyclic hydrocarbons | $22.1M | 0.3% | -40.6% | $50.4M |
| HS 2503Sulphur, excl. sublimed/precipitated/colloidal | $12.3M | 0.2% | -91.3% | $151M |
| HS 2905Acyclic alcohols and their derivatives | $8.4M | 0.1% | -81.4% | $53.3M |
| HS 7601Unwrought aluminium | $5.7M | 0.1% | +38.1% | $4.7M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Qatar
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
63 products qualify
- 1 Air pumps, air or other gas compressors and ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters, having a maximum horizontal side > 120 cm (excluding vacuum pumps, hand- or foot-operated air pumps, compressors for refrigerating equipment and air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing)HS 841480 Exports$745M Increase+$740M YoY+12,899%
- 2 Prefabricated buildings, whether or not complete or already assembled (excl. of wood)HS 940690 Exports$152M Increase+$147M YoY+2,895%
- 3 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870360 Exports$254M Increase+$122M YoY+93%
- 4 Floating or submersible drilling or production platformsHS 890520 Exports$176M Increase+$83.8M YoY+90%
- 5 Other petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations thereof, not elsewhere specified or includedHS 271019 Exports$131M Increase+$65.8M YoY+101%
- 6 Cuts and offal, frozenHS 020714 Exports$19.5M Increase+$13.5M YoY+225%
China–Qatar Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $3.7B | $6.5B | $10.1B | -$2.8B | -44.7% | No. 65 |
| 2025 (full year) | $5.5B | $18.3B | $23.8B | -$12.7B | -1.7% | No. 43 |
| 2024 (full year) | $4.2B | $20.1B | $24.2B | -$15.9B | -1.4% | No. 37 |
| 2023 (full year) | $3.6B | $20.9B | $24.6B | -$17.3B | -7.3% | No. 36 |
| 2022 (full year) | $3.9B | $22.6B | $26.5B | -$18.7B | +55.2% | No. 39 |
| 2021 (full year) | $3.9B | $13.2B | $17.1B | -$9.3B | +56.1% | No. 52 |
| 2020 (full year) | $2.6B | $8.3B | $10.9B | -$5.7B | -1.7% | No. 54 |
| 2019 (full year) | $2.4B | $8.7B | $11.1B | -$6.3B | -4.3% | No. 53 |
| 2018 (full year) | $2.5B | $9.1B | $11.6B | -$6.7B | — | No. 52 |
About China–Qatar trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Qatar in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Qatar goods trade totaled $10.1B: China exported $3.7B and imported $6.5B, a China trade deficit of $2.8B (-44.7% vs the same months of 2025). Qatar ranked No. 65 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Qatar in 2025?
In 2025, China–Qatar goods trade totaled $23.8B: China exported $5.5B and imported $18.3B, a China trade deficit of $12.7B (-1.7% vs 2024). Qatar ranked No. 43 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Qatar in 2024?
In 2024, China–Qatar goods trade totaled $24.2B: China exported $4.2B and imported $20.1B, a China trade deficit of $15.9B (-1.4% vs 2023). Qatar ranked No. 37 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Qatar?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Qatar by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $1.1B, 29.9% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $626M, 17.0% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $286M, 7.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Air or vacuum pumps (HS 8414, $761M); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $540M); Dredgers, floating cranes and drilling platforms (HS 8905, $176M).
What does China export to Qatar in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Qatar by HS chapter were Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $1.2B, 21.2% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $690M, 12.4% of the total); Ships and boats (HS 89, $599M, 10.8% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $946M); Dredgers, floating cranes and drilling platforms (HS 8905, $596M); Steel structures and structural parts (HS 7308, $227M).
What does China import from Qatar?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Qatar by HS chapter were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $6.0B, 92.9% of the total); Plastics and articles thereof (HS 39, $234M, 3.6% of the total); Copper (HS 74, $98.0M, 1.5% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Petroleum gases (HS 2711, $3.0B); Crude petroleum oils (HS 2709, $2.3B); Petroleum oils, refined (HS 2710, $696M).
What is China’s trade balance with Qatar?
China's goods trade balance with Qatar was -$2.8B in January–September 2026, compared with -$10.1B in the same months of 2025. 2025: -$12.7B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Qatar bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/qatar/, accessed 2026-11-10.