Feb 16, 2025

Qatar Plastic Bottle Imports

In 2024, the amount of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics imported into Qatar skyrocketed to 3.4K tons, increasing by 19% on the previous year’s figure. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at 11K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic bottle imports soared to $8.5M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $36M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2024, Turkey (1.6K tons) constituted the largest plastic bottle supplier to Qatar, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic bottle imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (513 tons), threefold. Saudi Arabia (451 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +28.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+18.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-16.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($3M) constituted the largest supplier of carboys, bottles and similar articles of plastics to Qatar, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($1.5M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 16% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey totaled +26.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.0% per year) and India (+18.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2024, the plastic bottle price amounted to $2,530 per ton (CIF, Qatar), approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $3,609 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($4,674 per ton), while the price for Bahrain ($1,545 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+33.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plastic bottle market in Qatar. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

• Prodcom 22221450 – Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity . 2 litres
• Prodcom 22221470 – Plastic carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of a capacity > 2 litres

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