Magnesium chloride imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported magnesium chloride worth $2.4 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 155% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% a year on average.
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 | $2.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $957K | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $497K | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $556K | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $301K | 704 t |
| 2018 | $589K | 690 t |
| 2017 | $42K | 83 t |
Where Qatar imports magnesium chloride from
Most of the value came from Kuwait (35%), India (33%), China (32%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $842K | 35% |
| India | $796K | 33% |
| China | $777K | 32% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 31% above the world average of $0.29. 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 magnesium chloride imports (HS 2827.31): 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 2827.31: Chlorides: of magnesium.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesium chloride imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported magnesium chloride worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 155% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnesium chloride to Qatar?
Kuwait was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($842 thousand), followed by India (33%) and China (32%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnesium chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $0.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of magnesium chloride to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $861 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for magnesium chloride?
The HS code for magnesium chloride is subheading 2827.31. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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