Painters putty imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported painters putty worth $18.2 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.3 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 | $18.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 7.0K t |
Where Qatar imports painters putty from
The largest suppliers were Germany (19%), United Arab Emirates (12%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.4M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 9.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| China | $1.0M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $852K | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $784K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $665K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $661K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 44% below the world average of $3.24, 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 painters putty imports (HS 3214.10): 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 3214.10: Mastics: painters' fillings.
Common questions
What is the value of painters putty imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported painters putty worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply painters putty to Qatar?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of painters putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of painters putty to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $28.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for painters putty?
The HS code for painters putty is subheading 3214.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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