Rigid PVC film and sheet imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rigid pvc film and sheet by Qatar reached $3.8 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 610 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 916 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 649 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 802 t |
Where Qatar imports rigid pvc film and sheet from
Most of the value came from China (33%), Germany (16%), Thailand (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+573% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 33% |
| Germany | $599K | 16% |
| Thailand | $468K | 12% |
| Vietnam | $235K | 6.1% |
| Bahrain | $225K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $173K | 4.5% |
| Austria | $154K | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $114K | 3% |
| India | $113K | 3% |
| Lebanon | $109K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 40% below the world average of $3.19, 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.
Rigid PVC film and sheet exports from Qatar
Exports of rigid pvc film and sheet by Qatar reached $212 thousand in 2024 (181 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (50%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Egypt (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $105K | 50% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 20% |
| Egypt | $36K | 17% |
| Pakistan | $11K | 5.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $9K | 4.4% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar rigid pvc film and sheet imports (HS 3920.49): 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 3920.49: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc film and sheet imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported rigid pvc film and sheet worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply rigid pvc film and sheet to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Thailand (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average import price of rigid pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $3.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rigid pvc film and sheet to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2021 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Qatar also export rigid pvc film and sheet?
Yes. Qatar exported $212 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.49. 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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