Glass fibre rovings imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass fibre rovings by Qatar reached $6.5 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.6 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 | $6.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 12.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 5.0K t |
Where Qatar imports glass fibre rovings from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 74% |
| Bahrain | $1.3M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $175K | 2.7% |
| United States | $125K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $53K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.02, 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar glass fibre rovings imports (HS 7019.12): 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 7019.12: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), rovings.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre rovings imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported glass fibre rovings worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fibre rovings to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Bahrain (20%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 596% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fibre rovings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass fibre rovings to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre rovings?
The HS code for glass fibre rovings is subheading 7019.12. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
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