Plastic spectacle lenses imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $4.5 million of plastic spectacle lenses in 2024 (19 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.0 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 | $4.5M | 19 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 23 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 16 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 18 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 5 t |
| 2017 | $788K | 3 t |
Where Qatar imports plastic spectacle lenses from
The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), United Arab Emirates (23%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.4M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 23% |
| India | $902K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $334K | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $231K | 5.2% |
| China | $214K | 4.8% |
| Hungary | $213K | 4.8% |
| Philippines | $84K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $238.79 per kg, 142% above the world average of $98.68. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar plastic spectacle lenses imports (HS 9001.50): 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 9001.50: Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glass.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic spectacle lenses imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported plastic spectacle lenses worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic spectacle lenses to Qatar?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic spectacle lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $238.79 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $98.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic spectacle lenses to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $788 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 467%. The peak was 2022 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic spectacle lenses?
The HS code for plastic spectacle lenses is subheading 9001.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
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