Cotton knit t-shirt imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $65.8 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $166.1 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 | $65.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $81.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $166.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $94.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $46.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $33.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $35.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $27.9M | 1.0K t |
Where Qatar imports cotton knit t-shirt from
Most of the value came from India (23%), China (18%), Bangladesh (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $15.0M | 23% |
| China | $11.7M | 18% |
| Bangladesh | $8.2M | 12% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $4.6M | 7% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 4% |
| Portugal | $2.4M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Cambodia | $2.2M | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.49 per kg, close to the world average of $20.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton knit t-shirt exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $615 thousand of cotton knit t-shirt in 2024 (144 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (45%), Kuwait (36%), Czech Republic (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $278K | 45% |
| Kuwait | $222K | 36% |
| Czech Republic | $46K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $7K | 1.1% |
| France | $6K | 1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar cotton knit t-shirt imports (HS 6109.10): 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 6109.10: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit t-shirt imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $65.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit t-shirt to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by China (18%) and Bangladesh (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 78 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cotton knit t-shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $20.53 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 t-shirt to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.9 million in 2017 to $65.8 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2022 at $166.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.8 million a year.
Does Qatar also export cotton knit t-shirt?
Yes. Qatar exported $615 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Kuwait and the Czech Republic. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $65.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit t-shirt?
The HS code for cotton knit t-shirt is subheading 6109.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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