Synthetic staple fiber (other) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic staple fiber (other) by Qatar reached $4.0 million in 2024 (236 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 185% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% 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 | $4.0M | 236 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 300 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 127 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 174 t |
| 2020 | $465K | 38 t |
| 2019 | $83K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $86K | 7 t |
| 2017 | $37K | 1 t |
Where Qatar imports synthetic staple fiber (other) from
Germany alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 54% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 44% |
| China | $51K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.81 per kg, 598% above the world average of $2.41. 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 synthetic staple fiber (other) imports (HS 5503.90): 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 5503.90: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fiber (other) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported synthetic staple fiber (other) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 236 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 185% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fiber (other) to Qatar?
Germany was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (44%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fiber (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.81 per kg in 2024, 598% above the world average of $2.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic staple fiber (other) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other)?
The HS code for synthetic staple fiber (other) is subheading 5503.90. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Qatar, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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