Tropical plywood imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tropical plywood by Qatar reached $5.3 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $5.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 2.0K t |
Where Qatar imports tropical plywood from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (45%), China (43%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 45% |
| China | $2.3M | 43% |
| India | $330K | 6.2% |
| France | $163K | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $65K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $55K | 1% |
| United States | $18K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.16, 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?
The shipment records behind Qatar tropical plywood imports (HS 4412.31): 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 4412.31: Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical plywood imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported tropical plywood worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply tropical plywood to Qatar?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (43%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of tropical plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tropical plywood to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 255%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical plywood?
The HS code for tropical plywood is subheading 4412.31. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
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