Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $3.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.6 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 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 3.7K t |
Where Qatar imports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from
Oman alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $2.0M | 63% |
| United States | $402K | 12% |
| Turkey | $166K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $122K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $94K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $66K | 2% |
| Spain | $54K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1.2% |
| France | $34K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports from Qatar
Exports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) by Qatar reached $255 thousand in 2024 (96 tonnes). Maldives alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | $131K | 51% |
| Saudi Arabia | $91K | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $13K | 5.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports (HS 3917.21): 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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Qatar?
Oman was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Qatar also export polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
Yes. Qatar exported $255 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Maldives, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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