Multi-purpose adhesive imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of multi-purpose adhesive by Qatar reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.0 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 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 634 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
Where Qatar imports multi-purpose adhesive from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), United Arab Emirates (20%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $665K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $538K | 20% |
| India | $332K | 13% |
| Turkey | $246K | 9.2% |
| United States | $146K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $137K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $105K | 4% |
| Italy | $103K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $98K | 3.7% |
| France | $72K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.14, 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 multi-purpose adhesive imports (HS 3506.99): 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 3506.99: Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-purpose adhesive imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported multi-purpose adhesive worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-purpose adhesive to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($665 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (20%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-purpose adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-purpose adhesive to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-purpose adhesive?
The HS code for multi-purpose adhesive is subheading 3506.99. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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