Bitumen imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported bitumen worth $18.7 million (43.0 thousand tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $76.5 million.
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 | $18.7M | 43.0K t |
| 2023 | $37.7M | 80.4K t |
| 2022 | $76.5M | 144.2K t |
| 2021 | $39.3M | 93.6K t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 129.5K t |
| 2019 | $60.5M | 188.9K t |
| 2018 | $57.2M | 264.3K t |
| 2017 | $57.9M | 357.4K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bitumen exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported bitumen worth $885 thousand (2.1 thousand tonnes). Sri Lanka alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $844K | 95% |
| Indonesia | $42K | 4.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar bitumen imports (HS 2713.20): 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 2713.20: Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported bitumen worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen to Qatar?
Oman was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Iraq (20%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bitumen to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.9 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $76.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.1 million a year.
Does Qatar also export bitumen?
Yes. Qatar exported $885 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sri Lanka and Indonesia. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen?
The HS code for bitumen is subheading 2713.20. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
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