Plastic rope and cordage imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic rope and cordage by Qatar reached $2.3 million in 2024 (707 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.5 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 | $2.3M | 707 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 899 t |
Where Qatar imports plastic rope and cordage from
Most of the value came from India (26%), Spain (15%), Brazil (10%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+682% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $603K | 26% |
| Spain | $347K | 15% |
| Brazil | $240K | 10% |
| Portugal | $229K | 10% |
| China | $197K | 8.6% |
| South Korea | $116K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $106K | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $105K | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $76K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $73K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, close to the world average of $3.18.
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 plastic rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.49): 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 5607.49: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic rope and cordage imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported plastic rope and cordage worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 707 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic rope and cordage to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($603 thousand), followed by Spain (15%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic rope and cordage to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic rope and cordage?
The HS code for plastic rope and cordage is subheading 5607.49. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
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