Zinc-plated steel sheet imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-plated steel sheet by Qatar reached $4.3 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.1 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 | $4.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $888K | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $925K | 1.2K t |
Where Qatar imports zinc-plated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+754% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 57% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 24% |
| South Korea | $782K | 18% |
| India | $36K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.02, 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 zinc-plated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.30): 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 7210.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-plated steel sheet imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported zinc-plated steel sheet worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-plated steel sheet to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (24%) and South Korea (18%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 754% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-plated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-plated steel sheet to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $925 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 370%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet is subheading 7210.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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