Softwood plywood imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $3.4 million of softwood plywood in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.7 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 | $3.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 6.3K t |
Where Qatar imports softwood plywood from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 90% |
| Italy | $140K | 4.1% |
| India | $68K | 2% |
| Turkey | $52K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $44K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.6% |
| Croatia | $9K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.66, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar softwood plywood imports (HS 4412.39): 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 4412.39: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of softwood plywood imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported softwood plywood worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply softwood plywood to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Italy (4%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of softwood plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of softwood plywood to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for softwood plywood?
The HS code for softwood plywood is subheading 4412.39. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
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