Facial tissues and paper towels imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $13.2 million of facial tissues and paper towels in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.9 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 | $13.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 5.9K t |
Where Qatar imports facial tissues and paper towels from
The largest suppliers were Jordan (17%), Italy (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+858% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $2.3M | 17% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 11% |
| China | $1.5M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| Poland | $919K | 7% |
| Turkey | $628K | 4.8% |
| Austria | $310K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $242K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.36 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
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 facial tissues and paper towels imports (HS 4818.20): 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 4818.20: Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels.
Common questions
What is the value of facial tissues and paper towels imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported facial tissues and paper towels worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply facial tissues and paper towels to Qatar?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 858% on the year.
What is the average import price of facial tissues and paper towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of facial tissues and paper towels to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for facial tissues and paper towels?
The HS code for facial tissues and paper towels is subheading 4818.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4818 page.
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