Styrene-butadiene latex imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $3.3 million of styrene-butadiene latex in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.6 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 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 715 t |
| 2019 | $949K | 572 t |
| 2018 | $945K | 510 t |
| 2017 | $563K | 504 t |
Where Qatar imports styrene-butadiene latex from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.0M | 60% |
| United States | $830K | 25% |
| India | $210K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $144K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 2.1% |
| China | $32K | 1% |
| Japan | $31K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $9K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, 135% above the world average of $1.36. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar styrene-butadiene latex imports (HS 4002.11): 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 4002.11: Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-butadiene latex imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported styrene-butadiene latex worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene-butadiene latex to Qatar?
Spain was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (25%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene-butadiene latex per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 135% above the world average of $1.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of styrene-butadiene latex to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $563 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 489%. The peak was 2023 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene-butadiene latex?
The HS code for styrene-butadiene latex is subheading 4002.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
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