Polyester and man-made filament blend imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $8.9 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.6 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 | $8.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 516 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 327 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 449 t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 571 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 373 t |
Where Qatar imports polyester and man-made filament blend from
Japan alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.0M | 56% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 13% |
| Thailand | $941K | 11% |
| China | $801K | 9% |
| South Korea | $517K | 5.8% |
| India | $207K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $135K | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $46K | 0.5% |
| France | $29K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, 53% below the world average of $6.45, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 polyester and man-made filament blend imports (HS 5515.12): 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 5515.12: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and man-made filament blend imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and man-made filament blend to Qatar?
Japan was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Indonesia (13%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and man-made filament blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $6.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester and man-made filament blend to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend?
The HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend is subheading 5515.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
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