Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $4.4 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.0 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 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 4.7K t |
Where Qatar imports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from
The largest suppliers were Germany (26%), India (23%), Oman (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+932% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 26% |
| India | $1.0M | 23% |
| Oman | $519K | 12% |
| Bahrain | $330K | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $283K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $217K | 4.9% |
| United States | $210K | 4.7% |
| Norway | $175K | 4% |
| China | $87K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $80K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, 40% above the world average of $2.25. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $1.3 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (908 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (49%), Saudi Arabia (26%), Cyprus (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $648K | 49% |
| Saudi Arabia | $349K | 26% |
| Cyprus | $229K | 17% |
| Maldives | $91K | 6.8% |
| Lebanon | $16K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Qatar?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (23%) and Oman (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Qatar also export polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
Yes. Qatar exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Cyprus. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. 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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