🇶🇦 Qatar imports of stainless steel sheet: 2024 trade data
Imports of stainless steel sheet by Qatar reached $27.9 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of stainless steel sheet by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 52.0K t |
Where Qatar imports stainless steel sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Taiwan (17%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $10.6M | 38% |
| Taiwan | $4.7M | 17% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $3.4M | 12% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.8M | 6.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.8M | 6.5% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $488K | 1.8% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $457K | 1.6% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $289K | 1% |
Types of stainless steel sheet under HS 7219
| 7219.34 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm | 28% |
| 7219.90 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219 | 22% |
| 7219.33 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm | 13% |
| 7219.22 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm | 12% |
| 7219.35 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm | 7.8% |
| 7219.14 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of less than 3mm | 7.4% |
| 7219.32 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm | 2.8% |
| 7219.21 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness exceeding 10mm | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7219.
Average import price of stainless steel sheet
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, 32% above the world average of $2.30. 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.
Qatar also exports stainless steel sheet
Exports of stainless steel sheet by Qatar reached $2.2 million in 2024 (177 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $2.2M | 98% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $28K | 1.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $10K | 0.5% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $6K | 0.3% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more.
Stainless steel sheet trade in Qatar: questions
What is the value of stainless steel sheet imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported stainless steel sheet worth $27.9 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does Qatar import stainless steel sheet from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (38%), Taiwan (17%), Japan (12%).
What is the average import price of stainless steel sheet in Qatar?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.30 per kg.
Does Qatar export stainless steel sheet?
Yes. Qatar exported stainless steel sheet worth $2.2 million in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Germany.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sheet?
Stainless steel sheet falls under HS heading 7219 (Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading stainless steel sheet with Qatar?
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