Stainless sheet (other processing) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $6.0 million of stainless sheet (other processing) in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.7 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 | $6.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 901 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 530 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 443 t |
Where Qatar imports stainless sheet (other processing) from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.3M | 55% |
| China | $1.8M | 30% |
| India | $252K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $206K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $110K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $100K | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $85K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, close to the world average of $3.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless sheet (other processing) exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $2.2 million of stainless sheet (other processing) in 2024 (156 tonnes). Singapore alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $2.2M | 99% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar stainless sheet (other processing) imports (HS 7219.90): 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 7219.90: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless sheet (other processing) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported stainless sheet (other processing) worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless sheet (other processing) to Qatar?
Japan was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (30%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 819% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless sheet (other processing) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless sheet (other processing) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 331%. The peak was 2023 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Qatar also export stainless sheet (other processing)?
Yes. Qatar exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Saudi Arabia and Germany. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless sheet (other processing)?
The HS code for stainless sheet (other processing) is subheading 7219.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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