Heat-insulating minerals imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported heat-insulating minerals worth $4.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.0 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 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 769 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.1K t |
Where Qatar imports heat-insulating minerals from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (23%), Germany (21%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $932K | 23% |
| Germany | $830K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $568K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $319K | 8% |
| France | $257K | 6.5% |
| United States | $204K | 5.1% |
| China | $158K | 4% |
| Poland | $132K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $128K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $119K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, 35% above the world average of $2.51. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 heat-insulating minerals imports (HS 6806.90): 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 6806.90: Minerals: mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or 6812 or of chapter 69.
Common questions
What is the value of heat-insulating minerals imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported heat-insulating minerals worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat-insulating minerals to Qatar?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($932 thousand), followed by Germany (21%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 519% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat-insulating minerals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $2.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat-insulating minerals to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat-insulating minerals?
The HS code for heat-insulating minerals is subheading 6806.90. 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 6806 page.
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