2022
Exports
$2.6BWorld Rnk 43 / 226
Flag Rnk 3 / 96
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Plastics & articles thereof
1.72Rnk 19 / 1025
2022
Imports
$950MWorld Rnk 83 / 226
Flag Rnk 8 / 96
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Qatar
-0.15Rnk 71 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Qatar exported $2.6B in Plastics & articles thereof, making it the 43rd largest exporter of Plastics & articles thereof in the world. At the same year, Plastics & articles thereof was the 3rd most exported product in Qatar. The main destination of Plastics & articles thereof exports from Qatar are: China ($682M), India ($309M), Italy ($123M), Turkey ($112M), and Pakistan ($110M).

The fastest growing export markets for Plastics & articles thereof of Qatar between 2021 and 2022 were India ($78.7M), Kuwait ($18.3M), and Japan ($17M).

Imports In 2022, Qatar imported $950M in Plastics & articles thereof, becoming the 83rd largest importer of Plastics & articles thereof in the world. At the same year, Plastics & articles thereof was the 8th most imported product in Qatar. Qatar imports Plastics & articles thereof primarily from: China ($226M), United Arab Emirates ($109M), India ($74.8M), Turkey ($66.4M), and Germany ($47.4M).

The fastest growing import markets in Plastics & articles thereof for Qatar between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($76.9M), China ($32.7M), and Netherlands ($23.2M).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$2.6B
IMPORTS (2022)$950M
NET TRADE (2022)$1.65B

In 2022, Qatar exported $2.6B in Plastics & articles thereof. The main destinations of Qatar exports on Plastics & articles thereof were China ($682M), India ($309M), Italy ($123M), Turkey ($112M), and Pakistan ($110M).

In 2022, Qatar imported $950M in Plastics & articles thereof, mainly from China ($226M), United Arab Emirates ($109M), India ($74.8M), Turkey ($66.4M), and Germany ($47.4M).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Plastics & articles thereof EXPORT MARKETS FOR Qatar WERE (2021 - 2022):
India$78.7M (34.2%)
Kuwait$18.3M (248%)
Japan$17M (72.6%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Plastics & articles thereof BY Qatar WERE (2021 - 2022):
China-$28.2M (-3.97%)
Uganda-$12.5M (-100%)
Egypt-$9.31M (-43.9%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Qatar's main exporting competitors in Plastics & articles thereof were:
In 2022, Qatar's main importing competitors in Plastics & articles thereof were:

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Trade Value of Plastics & articles thereof by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $133M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $85.4M

Plastics & articles thereof’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $133M.   Plastics & articles thereof’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $85.4M.

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