Anionic surfactant exports from Qatar: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of anionic surfactant by Qatar reached $19.2 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Qatar exports anionic surfactant to
Most of it went to Angola (26%), Zambia (18%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $5.0M | 26% |
| Zambia | $3.4M | 18% |
| United States | $2.8M | 14% |
| Tanzania | $2.6M | 14% |
| Tunisia | $1.5M | 7.7% |
| Uganda | $849K | 4.4% |
| Canada | $733K | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $623K | 3.3% |
| Panama | $444K | 2.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $327K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anionic surfactant imports to Qatar
In 2024, Qatar imported anionic surfactant worth $6.4 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (23%), India (21%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 23% |
| India | $1.3M | 21% |
| China | $1.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 16% |
| Belgium | $376K | 5.8% |
| Lebanon | $267K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $220K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $115K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $90K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $68K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar anionic surfactant exports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant exported by Qatar?
Qatar exported anionic surfactant worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy anionic surfactant from Qatar?
Angola was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Zambia (18%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average export price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of anionic surfactant from Qatar changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2018 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 414%. The peak was 2021 at $19.9 million. Over 7 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does Qatar also import anionic surfactant?
Yes. Qatar imported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, India and China. On balance Qatar is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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