Fibre-cement sheets and tiles imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fibre-cement sheets and tiles by Qatar reached $3.9 million in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.5 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 | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 26.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 30.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 21.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 12.9K t |
Where Qatar imports fibre-cement sheets and tiles from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+580% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.7M | 70% |
| Saudi Arabia | $437K | 11% |
| Belgium | $365K | 9.4% |
| Thailand | $181K | 4.6% |
| China | $85K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $60K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $43K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 53% below the world average of $0.53, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 fibre-cement sheets and tiles imports (HS 6811.82): 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 6811.82: Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles (other than corrugated sheets), not containing asbestos.
Common questions
What is the value of fibre-cement sheets and tiles imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported fibre-cement sheets and tiles worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibre-cement sheets and tiles to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (11%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibre-cement sheets and tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fibre-cement sheets and tiles to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibre-cement sheets and tiles?
The HS code for fibre-cement sheets and tiles is subheading 6811.82. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6811 page.
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