Colored float glass sheets imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported colored float glass sheets worth $2.9 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.8 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 | $2.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $899K | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 2.3K t |
Where Qatar imports colored float glass sheets from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Belgium (15%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+725% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 35% |
| Belgium | $420K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $409K | 14% |
| United States | $250K | 8.8% |
| India | $171K | 6% |
| Switzerland | $148K | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $120K | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $83K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $76K | 2.7% |
| Russia | $64K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
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 colored float glass sheets imports (HS 7005.21): 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 7005.21: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground.
Common questions
What is the value of colored float glass sheets imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported colored float glass sheets worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored float glass sheets to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Belgium (15%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 725% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored float glass sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of colored float glass sheets to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. The peak was 2020 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored float glass sheets?
The HS code for colored float glass sheets is subheading 7005.21. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
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