Glass microspheres imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported glass microspheres worth $2.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.3 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 | $2.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 923 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $584K | 1.3K t |
Where Qatar imports glass microspheres from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 76% |
| Austria | $289K | 12% |
| Kuwait | $271K | 11% |
| India | $30K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $1.03.
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 glass microspheres imports (HS 7018.20): 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 7018.20: Glass microspheres: not exceeding 1mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of glass microspheres imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported glass microspheres worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass microspheres to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Austria (12%) and Kuwait (11%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass microspheres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass microspheres to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $584 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 329%. The peak was 2022 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass microspheres?
The HS code for glass microspheres is subheading 7018.20. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7018 page.
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