Expandable polystyrene beads imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported expandable polystyrene beads worth $3.9 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.0 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 | $3.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Qatar imports expandable polystyrene beads from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Pakistan (34%), Taiwan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 36% |
| Pakistan | $1.3M | 34% |
| Taiwan | $667K | 17% |
| India | $452K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, close to the world average of $1.73.
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 expandable polystyrene beads imports (HS 3903.11): 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 3903.11: Styrene polymers: expansible polystyrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of expandable polystyrene beads imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported expandable polystyrene beads worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply expandable polystyrene beads to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Pakistan (34%) and Taiwan (17%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of expandable polystyrene beads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of expandable polystyrene beads to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for expandable polystyrene beads?
The HS code for expandable polystyrene beads is subheading 3903.11. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3903 page.
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