Cellular plastic film imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported cellular plastic film worth $5.5 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.4 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 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 860 t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 884 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 880 t |
Where Qatar imports cellular plastic film from
The largest suppliers were India (23%), Thailand (19%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 23% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 19% |
| China | $1.0M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $432K | 7.9% |
| Iran | $420K | 7.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $260K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $227K | 4.1% |
| Jordan | $119K | 2.2% |
| United States | $107K | 2% |
| Germany | $99K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, 53% below the world average of $8.07, 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.
Cellular plastic film exports from Qatar
Exports of cellular plastic film by Qatar reached $1.1 million in 2024 (506 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $552K | 52% |
| Italy | $238K | 22% |
| Germany | $97K | 9.1% |
| Morocco | $53K | 4.9% |
| Kuwait | $49K | 4.6% |
| Guatemala | $45K | 4.2% |
| Ireland | $9K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.19): 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 3921.19: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular plastic film imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported cellular plastic film worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellular plastic film to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Thailand (19%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $8.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellular plastic film to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2021 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Qatar also export cellular plastic film?
Yes. Qatar exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Italy and Germany. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular plastic film?
The HS code for cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.19. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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