Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exports from Qatar: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer by Qatar reached $152.5 million in 2024 (152.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $194.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152.5M | 152.5K t |
| 2023 | $180.2M | 177.5K t |
| 2022 | $180.3M | 150.1K t |
| 2021 | $154.1M | 136.8K t |
| 2020 | $120.0M | 139.1K t |
| 2019 | $173.9M | 171.7K t |
| 2018 | $194.4M | 163.3K t |
| 2017 | $134.3M | 113.3K t |
Where Qatar exports ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $88.0M | 58% |
| Japan | $24.3M | 16% |
| Philippines | $15.2M | 10% |
| India | $10.5M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 1% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $926K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports to Qatar
Imports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer by Qatar reached $463 thousand in 2024 (402 tonnes). One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $252K | 55% |
| United Arab Emirates | $202K | 44% |
| France | $9K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exports (HS 3901.40): 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 3901.40: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer exported by Qatar?
Qatar exported ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer worth $152.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 91 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from Qatar?
China was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($88.0 million), followed by Japan (16%) and the Philippines (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 881% on the year.
What is the average export price of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from Qatar changed since 2017?
Exports went from $134.3 million in 2017 to $152.5 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $194.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $161.2 million a year.
Does Qatar also import ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
Yes. Qatar imported $463 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance Qatar is a net exporter of this product, by about $152.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer is subheading 3901.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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