Thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $23.7 million (28.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.0 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 | $23.7M | 28.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $38.0M | 38.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 27.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 19.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 9.4K t |
Where Qatar imports thick hot-rolled steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.9M | 55% |
| South Korea | $3.9M | 17% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 12% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 8.5% |
| India | $791K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $584K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $387K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $118K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $72K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $45K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
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 thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7208.52): 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 7208.52: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel sheet imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by South Korea (17%) and Singapore (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 346%. The peak was 2022 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.52. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Qatar. Tell us your product to see it live.
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