Coated arc welding electrodes imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $12.4 million of coated arc welding electrodes in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $12.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 2.5K t |
Where Qatar imports coated arc welding electrodes from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (28%), Germany (13%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $3.4M | 28% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 13% |
| India | $1.3M | 11% |
| United States | $1.0M | 8.3% |
| South Korea | $952K | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $649K | 5.3% |
| China | $559K | 4.5% |
| Austria | $554K | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $436K | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $432K | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, 73% above the world average of $2.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 coated arc welding electrodes imports (HS 8311.10): 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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to Qatar?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (13%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 569% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $2.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 269%. The peak was 2023 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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