Cotton knit sweater imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported cotton knit sweater worth $23.4 million (590 tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.8 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 | $23.4M | 590 t |
| 2023 | $38.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $42.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $32.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 611 t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 455 t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 320 t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 273 t |
Where Qatar imports cotton knit sweater from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Italy (16%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 26% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 16% |
| India | $2.4M | 10% |
| Bangladesh | $2.4M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| Cambodia | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| Pakistan | $821K | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $794K | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | $455K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.69 per kg, 60% above the world average of $24.81. 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.
Cotton knit sweater exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported cotton knit sweater worth $598 thousand (3 tonnes). Italy alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $492K | 82% |
| Czech Republic | $44K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $16K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.6% |
| Slovakia | $3K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | $2K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar cotton knit sweater imports (HS 6110.20): 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 6110.20: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit sweater imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported cotton knit sweater worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 590 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit sweater to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Italy (16%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit sweater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.69 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $24.81 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 sweater to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2022 at $42.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
Does Qatar also export cotton knit sweater?
Yes. Qatar exported $598 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit sweater?
The HS code for cotton knit sweater is subheading 6110.20. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6110 page.
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