Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $52.8 million (87.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $77.1 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 | $52.8M | 87.0K t |
| 2023 | $54.6M | 89.0K t |
| 2022 | $77.1M | 117.7K t |
| 2021 | $65.5M | 134.2K t |
| 2020 | $57.0M | 118.5K t |
| 2019 | $50.9M | 96.0K t |
| 2018 | $59.2M | 116.2K t |
| 2017 | $48.2M | 107.4K t |
Where Qatar imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+447% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $28.3M | 54% |
| Spain | $8.9M | 17% |
| Italy | $8.1M | 15% |
| China | $2.7M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 3% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Iran | $451K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $266K | 0.5% |
| Oman | $205K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $201K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $1.1 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 75% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $832K | 75% |
| Bahrain | $227K | 21% |
| Hong Kong | $33K | 3% |
| Kuwait | $17K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): 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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $52.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($28.3 million), followed by Spain (17%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.2 million in 2017 to $52.8 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $77.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.2 million a year.
Does Qatar also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. Qatar exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Hong Kong. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $51.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
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