Plastic and rubber extruders imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic and rubber extruders by Qatar reached $32.0 million in 2024 (551 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 670% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
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 | $32.0M | 551 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 181 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 112 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 422 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 320 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 467 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 133 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 169 t |
Where Qatar imports plastic and rubber extruders from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $19.2M | 60% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 32% |
| Italy | $989K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $683K | 2.1% |
| India | $260K | 0.8% |
| China | $227K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $111K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $111K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $76K | 0.2% |
| United States | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.11 per kg, 229% above the world average of $17.64. 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar plastic and rubber extruders imports (HS 8477.20): 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 8477.20: Machinery: extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber extruders imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported plastic and rubber extruders worth $32.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 551 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 670% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber extruders to Qatar?
Japan was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Germany (32%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber extruders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.11 per kg in 2024, 229% above the world average of $17.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber extruders to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $32.0 million in 2024, an increase of 650%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber extruders?
The HS code for plastic and rubber extruders is subheading 8477.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8477 page.
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