Polyethylene bags imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported polyethylene bags worth $10.9 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $10.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Qatar imports polyethylene bags from
The largest suppliers were India (28%), China (19%), Saudi Arabia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.0M | 28% |
| China | $2.1M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 14% |
| Thailand | $563K | 5.2% |
| Bahrain | $443K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $443K | 4.1% |
| United States | $212K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $206K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $198K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, close to the world average of $2.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene bags exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $3.0 million of polyethylene bags in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 64% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.9M | 64% |
| France | $427K | 14% |
| United States | $295K | 9.9% |
| United Kingdom | $264K | 8.9% |
| Bahrain | $39K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $18K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar polyethylene bags imports (HS 3923.21): 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 3923.21: Ethylene polymers: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene bags imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported polyethylene bags worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene bags to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (19%) and Saudi Arabia (17%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 886% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene bags to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Qatar also export polyethylene bags?
Yes. Qatar exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, France and the United States. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene bags?
The HS code for polyethylene bags is subheading 3923.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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