High-purity zinc ingots imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-purity zinc ingots by Qatar reached $9.4 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.5 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 | $9.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Qatar imports high-purity zinc ingots from
The largest suppliers were Australia (32%), South Korea (19%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $3.1M | 33% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 19% |
| India | $1.8M | 19% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 11% |
| Spain | $646K | 6.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $401K | 4.2% |
| Peru | $217K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $152K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $89K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $73K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.89 per kg, 156% above the world average of $1.13. 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 high-purity zinc ingots imports (HS 7901.11): 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 7901.11: Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity zinc ingots imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported high-purity zinc ingots worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity zinc ingots to Qatar?
Australia was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-purity zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024, 156% above 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 imports of high-purity zinc ingots to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2022 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity zinc ingots?
The HS code for high-purity zinc ingots is subheading 7901.11. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
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