Non-cellular plastic film imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported non-cellular plastic film worth $12.3 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.2 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 | $12.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 4.7K t |
Where Qatar imports non-cellular plastic film from
Most of the value came from India (13%), Switzerland (12%), Turkey (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 34%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 9.1% |
| United States | $1.0M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $999K | 8.1% |
| France | $964K | 7.8% |
| China | $836K | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $420K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $411K | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.83 per kg, close to the world average of $4.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-cellular plastic film exports from Qatar
Exports of non-cellular plastic film by Qatar reached $994 thousand in 2024 (669 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $568K | 57% |
| Morocco | $420K | 42% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Guyana | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar non-cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.90): 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported non-cellular plastic film worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-cellular plastic film to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Switzerland (12%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-cellular plastic film to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Qatar also export non-cellular plastic film?
Yes. Qatar exported $994 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Morocco and the United Kingdom. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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