Pure aluminium rods exports from Qatar: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pure aluminium rods by Qatar reached $11.7 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 817 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 544 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Qatar exports pure aluminium rods to
Most of it went to Kuwait (33%), Tunisia (25%), China (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $3.8M | 33% |
| Tunisia | $2.9M | 25% |
| China | $830K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $779K | 6.6% |
| Bahrain | $739K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $735K | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $536K | 4.6% |
| Canada | $437K | 3.7% |
| Australia | $398K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $212K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.11 per kg, close to the world average of $4.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium rods imports to Qatar
In 2024, Qatar imported pure aluminium rods worth $5.3 million (985 tonnes). Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (31%), Saudi Arabia (21%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+471% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 21% |
| China | $728K | 14% |
| Thailand | $430K | 8.1% |
| Greece | $423K | 8% |
| Germany | $272K | 5.1% |
| Tunisia | $169K | 3.2% |
| Oman | $168K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $68K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $64K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar pure aluminium rods exports (HS 7604.10): 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 7604.10: Aluminium: (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium rods exported by Qatar?
Qatar exported pure aluminium rods worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries buy pure aluminium rods from Qatar?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Tunisia (25%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average export price of pure aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $4.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of pure aluminium rods from Qatar changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 278%. The peak was 2023 at $24.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Qatar also import pure aluminium rods?
Yes. Qatar imported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and China. On balance Qatar is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium rods?
The HS code for pure aluminium rods is subheading 7604.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
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