Plasterboard (paper faced) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plasterboard (paper faced) by Qatar reached $6.2 million in 2024 (38.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.9 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 | $6.2M | 38.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 30.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 89.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 77.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 61.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 35.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 24.5K t |
Where Qatar imports plasterboard (paper faced) from
One supplier dominates: Oman accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $4.8M | 78% |
| United Arab Emirates | $665K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $355K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $102K | 1.6% |
| Iran | $82K | 1.3% |
| China | $77K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $72K | 1.2% |
| United States | $29K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 45% below the world average of $0.29, 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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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 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plasterboard (paper faced) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasterboard (paper faced) to Qatar?
Oman was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plasterboard (paper faced) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
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