General lubricant imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported general lubricant worth $10.3 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.9 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 | $10.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 943 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 718 t |
Where Qatar imports general lubricant from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (23%), United Arab Emirates (22%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+664% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 22% |
| France | $1.0M | 10% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $879K | 8.6% |
| United States | $774K | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $672K | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $258K | 2.5% |
| India | $255K | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $159K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.41 per kg, close to the world average of $4.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
General lubricant exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported general lubricant worth $329 thousand (184 tonnes). China alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $197K | 60% |
| Indonesia | $61K | 18% |
| Morocco | $41K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $25K | 7.7% |
| Costa Rica | $3K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar general lubricant imports (HS 3403.19): 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 3403.19: Lubricating preparations: (other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials), containing less than 70% (by weight) of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of general lubricant imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported general lubricant worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply general lubricant to Qatar?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 664% on the year.
What is the average import price of general lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.41 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $4.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of general lubricant to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. The peak was 2022 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Qatar also export general lubricant?
Yes. Qatar exported $329 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Indonesia and Morocco. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for general lubricant?
The HS code for general lubricant is subheading 3403.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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