Polyethylene terephthalate film imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $3.5 million of polyethylene terephthalate film in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 58% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 754 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 831 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 790 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 804 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 950 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 366 t |
Where Qatar imports polyethylene terephthalate film from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (34%), China (13%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+801% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 34% |
| China | $464K | 13% |
| South Korea | $459K | 13% |
| India | $442K | 13% |
| Taiwan | $208K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $199K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $162K | 4.6% |
| United States | $142K | 4% |
| Italy | $98K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $72K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.44 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
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 polyethylene terephthalate film imports (HS 3920.62): 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 3920.62: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate film imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported polyethylene terephthalate film worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate film to Qatar?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (13%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 801% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.44 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $3.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate film to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film is subheading 3920.62. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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