Cotton terry towels imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton terry towels by Qatar reached $6.0 million in 2024 (788 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.0 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 | $6.0M | 788 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 772 t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 816 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 905 t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 690 t |
Where Qatar imports cotton terry towels from
The largest suppliers were India (25%), China (19%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 25% |
| China | $1.1M | 19% |
| Turkey | $973K | 16% |
| Pakistan | $716K | 12% |
| Italy | $440K | 7.4% |
| France | $270K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $168K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $159K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 1.5% |
| Bangladesh | $64K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.56 per kg, close to the world average of $7.32.
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 cotton terry towels imports (HS 6302.60): 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 6302.60: Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton terry towels imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported cotton terry towels worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 788 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton terry towels to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (19%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton terry towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.32 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 terry towels to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towels?
The HS code for cotton terry towels is subheading 6302.60. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6302 page.
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