Welded stainless tube imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded stainless tube by Qatar reached $11.2 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.2 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 | $11.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 898 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
Where Qatar imports welded stainless tube from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+611% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.9M | 52% |
| China | $2.0M | 18% |
| India | $1.1M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $980K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $270K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $178K | 1.6% |
| France | $154K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $115K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $81K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.68 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7306.40: Steel, stainless: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded stainless tube imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported welded stainless tube worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded stainless tube to Qatar?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by China (18%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.68 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $4.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded stainless tube to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. The peak was 2023 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded stainless tube?
The HS code for welded stainless tube is subheading 7306.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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