Bentonite imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $2.2 million of bentonite in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $785K | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $932K | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $789K | 5.7K t |
Where Qatar imports bentonite from
The largest suppliers were India (40%), China (30%), Turkey (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $880K | 40% |
| China | $658K | 30% |
| Turkey | $450K | 21% |
| United States | $43K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $30K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $27K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $27K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, close to the world average of $0.19.
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 bentonite imports (HS 2508.10): 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 2508.10: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of bentonite imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported bentonite worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply bentonite to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($880 thousand), followed by China (30%) and Turkey (21%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 785% on the year.
What is the average import price of bentonite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bentonite to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $788 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2022 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bentonite?
The HS code for bentonite is subheading 2508.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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