Cigars imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cigars by Qatar reached $5.4 million in 2024 (14 tonnes). That is 142% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $5.4M | 14 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 7 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 12 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 10 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 9 t |
Where Qatar imports cigars from
Cyprus alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, Cyprus grew fastest (+653% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $5.1M | 94% |
| United States | $100K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $75K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $71K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $20K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Nicaragua | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $388.37 per kg, 523% above the world average of $62.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 cigars imports (HS 2402.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2402.10: Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto.
Common questions
What is the value of cigars imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported cigars worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 142% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigars to Qatar?
Cyprus was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United States (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 653% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $388.37 per kg in 2024, 523% above the world average of $62.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigars to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigars?
The HS code for cigars is subheading 2402.10. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2402 page.
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