Ethylene glycol imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ethylene glycol by Qatar reached $7.0 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $38.4 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 | $7.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 22.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 24.2K t |
| 2018 | $38.4M | 40.6K t |
| 2017 | $36.2M | 34.5K t |
Where Qatar imports ethylene glycol from
Kuwait alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $5.6M | 80% |
| India | $869K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $388K | 5.6% |
| China | $91K | 1.3% |
| France | $22K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 52% above the world average of $0.56. 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 ethylene glycol imports (HS 2905.31): 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 2905.31: Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol).
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene glycol imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported ethylene glycol worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene glycol to Qatar?
Kuwait was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (12%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 898% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene glycol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylene glycol to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.2 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 81%. The peak was 2018 at $38.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene glycol?
The HS code for ethylene glycol is subheading 2905.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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