Polymethyl methacrylate imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $2.4 million of polymethyl methacrylate in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 877 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 323 t |
| 2020 | $559K | 279 t |
| 2019 | $180K | 76 t |
| 2018 | $15K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $59K | 17 t |
Where Qatar imports polymethyl methacrylate from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (34%), France (24%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $808K | 34% |
| France | $577K | 25% |
| China | $409K | 17% |
| India | $193K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $165K | 7% |
| United States | $133K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $57K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.68, 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 polymethyl methacrylate imports (HS 3906.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3906.10: Acrylic polymers: poly(methyl methacrylate), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polymethyl methacrylate imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported polymethyl methacrylate worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethyl methacrylate to Qatar?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($808 thousand), followed by France (24%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethyl methacrylate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethyl methacrylate to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethyl methacrylate?
The HS code for polymethyl methacrylate is subheading 3906.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Qatar trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World polymethyl methacrylate trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Qatar
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.