Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $8.4 million of folding cartons (non-corrugated) in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, 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 | $8.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
Where Qatar imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Turkey (22%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 29% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 22% |
| India | $968K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $864K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $371K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $363K | 4.3% |
| Oman | $343K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $302K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $174K | 2.1% |
| United States | $121K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.71 per kg, 22% above the world average of $3.03. 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports (HS 4819.20): 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 4819.20: Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of folding cartons (non-corrugated) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 975% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.71 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $3.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
The HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated) is subheading 4819.20. 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 4819 page.
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