Steel U-sections imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel u-sections by Qatar reached $7.1 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $7.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 6.3K t |
Where Qatar imports steel u-sections from
Most of the value came from Turkey (33%), South Korea (16%), Oman (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.3M | 33% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 16% |
| Oman | $756K | 11% |
| China | $728K | 10% |
| Spain | $534K | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $441K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $417K | 5.9% |
| Thailand | $273K | 3.9% |
| Luxembourg | $127K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $118K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel U-sections exports from Qatar
Exports of steel u-sections by Qatar reached $1.4 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (47%), Saudi Arabia (34%), Bahrain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $655K | 47% |
| Saudi Arabia | $479K | 34% |
| Bahrain | $168K | 12% |
| Egypt | $100K | 7.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar steel u-sections imports (HS 7216.31): 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 7216.31: Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel u-sections imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported steel u-sections worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel u-sections to Qatar?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Korea (16%) and Oman (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel u-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel u-sections to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Qatar also export steel u-sections?
Yes. Qatar exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel u-sections?
The HS code for steel u-sections is subheading 7216.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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