Rare gases excluding argon imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported rare gases excluding argon worth $7.4 million (224 tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $7.4M | 224 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 126 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 184 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 319 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 188 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 607 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 172 t |
| 2017 | $632K | 78 t |
Where Qatar imports rare gases excluding argon from
Most of the value came from South Korea (45%), Taiwan (21%), United Arab Emirates (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.3M | 45% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 20% |
| Singapore | $626K | 8.5% |
| United States | $143K | 2% |
| Brazil | $104K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $70K | 1% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $23K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.85 per kg, 53% below the world average of $70.01, 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.
Rare gases excluding argon exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $1.03 billion of rare gases excluding argon in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 116 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were China (26%), Taiwan (16%), South Korea (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $271.0M | 26% |
| Taiwan | $169.3M | 16% |
| South Korea | $152.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $125.1M | 12% |
| Singapore | $84.6M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $60.8M | 5.9% |
| India | $40.9M | 4% |
| Australia | $19.3M | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $15.2M | 1.5% |
| United States | $14.3M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar rare gases excluding argon imports (HS 2804.29): 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 2804.29: Gases, rare: other than argon.
Common questions
What is the value of rare gases excluding argon imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported rare gases excluding argon worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 224 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply rare gases excluding argon to Qatar?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Taiwan (21%) and the United Arab Emirates (19%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of rare gases excluding argon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.85 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $70.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rare gases excluding argon to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $632 thousand in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Qatar also export rare gases excluding argon?
Yes. Qatar exported $1.03 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Taiwan and South Korea. That compares with imports of $7.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for rare gases excluding argon?
The HS code for rare gases excluding argon is subheading 2804.29. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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