Polyester solvent paint imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester solvent paint by Qatar reached $16.4 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $16.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Qatar imports polyester solvent paint from
One supplier dominates: Oman accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+577% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $10.4M | 63% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 20% |
| India | $634K | 3.9% |
| Greece | $481K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $408K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $354K | 2.2% |
| United States | $237K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $120K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $100K | 0.6% |
| Jordan | $84K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, 37% below the world average of $4.91, 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar polyester solvent paint imports (HS 3208.10): 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 3208.10: Paints and varnishes: based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester solvent paint imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported polyester solvent paint worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester solvent paint to Qatar?
Oman was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (20%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 633% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester solvent paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $4.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester solvent paint to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. The peak was 2022 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester solvent paint?
The HS code for polyester solvent paint is subheading 3208.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3208 page.
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