Plastic bags (other polymers) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bags (other polymers) by Qatar reached $6.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.4 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 | $6.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 937 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 913 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 595 t |
Where Qatar imports plastic bags (other polymers) from
Most of the value came from India (25%), China (23%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 25% |
| China | $1.6M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $614K | 9% |
| Thailand | $609K | 9% |
| United States | $223K | 3.3% |
| Lebanon | $111K | 1.6% |
| Oman | $92K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $85K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $76K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, close to the world average of $4.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic bags (other polymers) exports from Qatar
Exports of plastic bags (other polymers) by Qatar reached $506 thousand in 2024 (404 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $323K | 64% |
| United States | $84K | 17% |
| Spain | $32K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 5.1% |
| Lebanon | $21K | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $5K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar plastic bags (other polymers) imports (HS 3923.29): 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 3923.29: Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bags (other polymers) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported plastic bags (other polymers) worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bags (other polymers) to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 720% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bags (other polymers) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $4.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bags (other polymers) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2022 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Qatar also export plastic bags (other polymers)?
Yes. Qatar exported $506 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Spain. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bags (other polymers)?
The HS code for plastic bags (other polymers) is subheading 3923.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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