Calcium carbonate imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported calcium carbonate worth $8.7 million (55.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $23.0 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 | $8.7M | 55.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 42.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 43.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 34.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 25.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 27.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 33.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 27.8K t |
Where Qatar imports calcium carbonate from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (22%), United Arab Emirates (19%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 17% |
| Oman | $1.3M | 15% |
| India | $1.1M | 13% |
| Jordan | $650K | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $292K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $200K | 2.3% |
| China | $63K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $48K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.21, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Qatar calcium carbonate imports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported calcium carbonate worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium carbonate to Qatar?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Saudi Arabia (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 485% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calcium carbonate to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. The peak was 2023 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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