Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $26.7 million of hot-rolled steel sheet thick in 2024 (33.9 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.9 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 | $26.7M | 33.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.4M | 37.3K t |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 40.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 26.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 42.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 20.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 23.1K t |
Where Qatar imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.5M | 77% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 10% |
| India | $1.4M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $811K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $391K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $303K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $214K | 0.8% |
| France | $135K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $86K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $86K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
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 hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $26.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by South Korea (10%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 826% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 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 steel sheet thick to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $26.7 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $40.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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