Rubber gaskets and seals imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $31.1 million of rubber gaskets and seals in 2024 (868 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $31.1M | 868 t |
| 2023 | $32.4M | 535 t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $27.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 726 t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 977 t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 789 t |
Where Qatar imports rubber gaskets and seals from
The largest suppliers were United States (22%), Sweden (12%), United Kingdom (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.8M | 22% |
| Sweden | $3.6M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 12% |
| Singapore | $3.5M | 11% |
| China | $2.7M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $581K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.88 per kg, 97% above the world average of $18.20. 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.
Rubber gaskets and seals exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported rubber gaskets and seals worth $304 thousand (7 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $157K | 52% |
| Slovakia | $35K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 8.2% |
| Angola | $12K | 4.1% |
| China | $9K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $7K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $6K | 2% |
| Canada | $5K | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $4K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar rubber gaskets and seals imports (HS 4016.93): 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 4016.93: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber gaskets and seals imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported rubber gaskets and seals worth $31.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 868 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber gaskets and seals to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Sweden (12%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber gaskets and seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.88 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $18.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber gaskets and seals to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $31.1 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2023 at $32.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.4 million a year.
Does Qatar also export rubber gaskets and seals?
Yes. Qatar exported $304 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Slovakia and the Netherlands. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $30.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber gaskets and seals?
The HS code for rubber gaskets and seals is subheading 4016.93. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Qatar. Tell us your product to see it live.
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