🇶🇦 Qatar imports of sulfate: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Qatar imported sulfate worth $2.9 million (19.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of sulfate by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 11.2K t |
Where Qatar imports sulfate from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.7M | 59% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $499K | 17% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $325K | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $125K | 4.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $103K | 3.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $49K | 1.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $49K | 1.7% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $38K | 1.3% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $22K | 0.8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.1% |
Types of sulfate under HS 2833
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulphates: disodium sulphate | 64% |
| 2833.21 | Sulphates: of magnesium | 26% |
| 2833.25 | Sulphates: of copper | 2.9% |
| 2833.22 | Sulphates: of aluminium | 2.5% |
| 2833.40 | Peroxosulphates (persulphates) | 1.8% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulphates: other than disodium sulphate | 1.1% |
| 2833.24 | Sulphates: of nickel | 0.9% |
| 2833.29 | Sulphates: n.e.c. in item no. 2833.2 | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price of sulfate
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 67% below the world average of $0.46, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Sulfate trade in Qatar: questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported sulfate worth $2.9 million in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does Qatar import sulfate from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (59%), China (17%), Ireland (11%).
What is the average import price of sulfate in Qatar?
The average declared import value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.46 per kg.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
Sulfate falls under HS heading 2833 (Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading sulfate with Qatar?
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