Steel prop and scaffolding imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel prop and scaffolding by Qatar reached $48.0 million in 2024 (38.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $65.9 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 | $48.0M | 38.2K t |
| 2023 | $65.9M | 26.2K t |
| 2022 | $33.3M | 18.7K t |
| 2021 | $55.6M | 31.6K t |
| 2020 | $43.6M | 43.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $36.3M | 20.0K t |
Where Qatar imports steel prop and scaffolding from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), United Arab Emirates (23%), India (23%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.1M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.2M | 23% |
| India | $11.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 5.3% |
| Austria | $842K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $645K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $391K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $388K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $383K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.05, 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.
Steel prop and scaffolding exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $3.1 million of steel prop and scaffolding in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Morocco alone took 78% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.4M | 78% |
| Italy | $136K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $130K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $126K | 4.1% |
| Chile | $105K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $70K | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $48K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $25K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $23K | 0.7% |
| Philippines | $15K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar steel prop and scaffolding imports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $48.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel prop and scaffolding to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (23%) and India (23%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel prop and scaffolding to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.3 million in 2017 to $48.0 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $65.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.6 million a year.
Does Qatar also export steel prop and scaffolding?
Yes. Qatar exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Italy and Saudi Arabia. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $44.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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