🇶🇦 Qatar exports of iron and steel scrap: 2024 trade data
Exports of iron and steel scrap by Qatar reached $16.1 million in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of iron and steel scrap by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 17.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 33.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 4.2K t |
Where Qatar exports iron and steel scrap to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $15.5M | 96% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $394K | 2.5% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $199K | 1.2% |
| 🇹🇠Thailand | $16K | 0.1% |
Types of iron and steel scrap under HS 7204
| 7204.21 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel | 90% |
| 7204.49 | Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 | 9.5% |
| 7204.29 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average export price of iron and steel scrap
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 225% above the world average of $0.44. 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?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Iron and steel scrap trade in Qatar: questions
Does Qatar export iron and steel scrap?
Yes. Qatar exported iron and steel scrap worth $16.1 million in 2024, mainly to India, Spain, Pakistan.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
Iron and steel scrap falls under HS heading 7204 (Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading iron and steel scrap with Qatar?
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