Plastic storage tanks imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic storage tanks by Qatar reached $3.1 million in 2024 (909 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.8 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 | $3.1M | 909 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 619 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 2.5K t |
Where Qatar imports plastic storage tanks from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (33%), United Arab Emirates (16%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.1M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $490K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $453K | 14% |
| Poland | $336K | 11% |
| Kuwait | $283K | 9% |
| Malaysia | $161K | 5.1% |
| India | $95K | 3% |
| Italy | $53K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.6% |
| China | $46K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, close to the world average of $3.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic storage tanks exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $227 thousand of plastic storage tanks in 2024 (157 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $154K | 68% |
| Kazakhstan | $66K | 29% |
| Maldives | $7K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar plastic storage tanks imports (HS 3925.10): 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 3925.10: Plastics: builders' ware, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers of a capacity exceeding 300 litres.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic storage tanks imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported plastic storage tanks worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 909 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic storage tanks to Qatar?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (16%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic storage tanks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic storage tanks to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Qatar also export plastic storage tanks?
Yes. Qatar exported $227 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Kazakhstan and the Maldives. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic storage tanks?
The HS code for plastic storage tanks is subheading 3925.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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