Cotton knit garments imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $6.9 million of cotton knit garments in 2024 (835 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.5 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 | $6.9M | 835 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 303 t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 901 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 311 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 212 t |
Where Qatar imports cotton knit garments from
Most of the value came from China (49%), India (16%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 49% |
| India | $1.1M | 16% |
| Turkey | $726K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $394K | 5.7% |
| Indonesia | $220K | 3.2% |
| Bangladesh | $218K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $175K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $90K | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $79K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.28 per kg, 60% below the world average of $20.71, 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.
Cotton knit garments exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported cotton knit garments worth $357 thousand (4 tonnes). Italy alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 6114.20: Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit garments imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported cotton knit garments worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 835 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit garments to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (16%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.28 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $20.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton knit garments to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2022 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Qatar also export cotton knit garments?
Yes. Qatar exported $357 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit garments?
The HS code for cotton knit garments is subheading 6114.20. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
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