Industrial carbon electrodes imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $6.1 million of industrial carbon electrodes in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.9 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 | $6.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 947 t |
| 2018 | $442K | 280 t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 4.9K t |
Where Qatar imports industrial carbon electrodes from
The largest suppliers were Poland (49%), China (47%), United States (1%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.0M | 49% |
| China | $2.9M | 47% |
| United States | $85K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $12K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $10K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.09. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar industrial carbon electrodes imports (HS 8545.19): 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 8545.19: Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial carbon electrodes imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported industrial carbon electrodes worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial carbon electrodes to Qatar?
Poland was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (47%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial carbon electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial carbon electrodes to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial carbon electrodes?
The HS code for industrial carbon electrodes is subheading 8545.19. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
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