Float glass sheets (standard) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of float glass sheets (standard) by Qatar reached $6.2 million in 2024 (20.4 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.2M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 22.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 22.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 23.0K t |
Where Qatar imports float glass sheets (standard) from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (35%), United Arab Emirates (17%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 17% |
| China | $1.0M | 16% |
| Iran | $829K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $475K | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $203K | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $126K | 2% |
| Luxembourg | $88K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $74K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $68K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.48, 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 float glass sheets (standard) imports (HS 7005.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported float glass sheets (standard) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass sheets (standard) to Qatar?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (17%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of float glass sheets (standard) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Qatar, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World float glass sheets (standard) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Qatar
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.