Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $2.7 million of carbon steel seamless drill pipe in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.0 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 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 388 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 688 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 441 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $144K | 41 t |
Where Qatar imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
United States alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 50% |
| China | $920K | 34% |
| France | $209K | 7.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $147K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.4% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
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 carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): 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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (34%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 723% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $144 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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