Hot-rolled stainless plate imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported hot-rolled stainless plate worth $3.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.9 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 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 850 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 734 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 436 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $570K | 188 t |
Where Qatar imports hot-rolled stainless plate from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (33%), China (32%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.1M | 33% |
| China | $1.1M | 33% |
| India | $317K | 9.4% |
| Taiwan | $231K | 6.9% |
| Sweden | $226K | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $146K | 4.3% |
| Finland | $137K | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $71K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.50, 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 hot-rolled stainless plate imports (HS 7219.22): 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 7219.22: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled stainless plate imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported hot-rolled stainless plate worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled stainless plate to Qatar?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (32%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 686% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled stainless plate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled stainless plate to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $570 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 492%. The peak was 2018 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled stainless plate?
The HS code for hot-rolled stainless plate is subheading 7219.22. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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