Unsupported catalysts imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported unsupported catalysts worth $8.5 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.9 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 | $8.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 966 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 713 t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 560 t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 788 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 514 t |
Where Qatar imports unsupported catalysts from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+768% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.4M | 52% |
| China | $1.8M | 21% |
| Denmark | $729K | 8.6% |
| Sweden | $650K | 7.6% |
| India | $573K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $133K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $119K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, close to the world average of $4.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsupported catalysts exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported unsupported catalysts worth $7.4 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Brazil (41%), Kuwait (23%), China (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $3.1M | 41% |
| Kuwait | $1.7M | 23% |
| China | $1.5M | 20% |
| South Korea | $601K | 8.1% |
| Germany | $532K | 7.2% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar unsupported catalysts imports (HS 3815.90): 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 3815.90: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of unsupported catalysts imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported unsupported catalysts worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsupported catalysts to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (21%) and Denmark (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 768% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsupported catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $4.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsupported catalysts to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Qatar also export unsupported catalysts?
Yes. Qatar exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Kuwait and China. That compares with imports of $8.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for unsupported catalysts?
The HS code for unsupported catalysts is subheading 3815.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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