High-density polyethylene exports from Qatar: data, top buyers and prices
Qatar exported $651.1 million of high-density polyethylene in 2024 (622.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $927.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $651.1M | 622.5K t |
| 2023 | $751.5M | 690.6K t |
| 2022 | $829.6M | 633.5K t |
| 2021 | $825.1M | 663.7K t |
| 2020 | $542.2M | 608.5K t |
| 2019 | $735.7M | 691.0K t |
| 2018 | $927.5M | 710.9K t |
| 2017 | $795.9M | 676.7K t |
Where Qatar exports high-density polyethylene to
Most of it went to India (20%), China (14%), Italy (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High-density polyethylene imports to Qatar
Imports of high-density polyethylene by Qatar reached $9.8 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.6M | 57% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 22% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 14% |
| Thailand | $459K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $163K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.4% |
| China | $38K | 0.4% |
| Philippines | $34K | 0.3% |
| India | $31K | 0.3% |
| United States | $11K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar high-density polyethylene exports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene exported by Qatar?
Qatar exported high-density polyethylene worth $651.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 622.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 139 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-density polyethylene from Qatar?
India was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($130.2 million), followed by China (14%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of high-density polyethylene from Qatar changed since 2017?
Exports went from $795.9 million in 2017 to $651.1 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2018 at $927.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $757.3 million a year.
Does Qatar also import high-density polyethylene?
Yes. Qatar imported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Belgium. On balance Qatar is a net exporter of this product, by about $641.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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