Non-ionic surfactant imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $3.9 million of non-ionic surfactant in 2024 (868 tonnes). Value fell 60% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.2 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 | $3.9M | 868 t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 924 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 1.6K t |
Where Qatar imports non-ionic surfactant from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (30%), United Arab Emirates (23%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $892K | 23% |
| India | $415K | 11% |
| United States | $316K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $267K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $227K | 5.9% |
| Norway | $93K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $88K | 2.3% |
| China | $82K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $55K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, 69% above the world average of $2.64. 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 non-ionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.13): 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 3402.13: Organic surface-active agents: non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of non-ionic surfactant imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported non-ionic surfactant worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 868 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-ionic surfactant to Qatar?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-ionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $2.64 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-ionic surfactant to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-ionic surfactant?
The HS code for non-ionic surfactant is subheading 3402.13. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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