Handbag (plastic or textile) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of handbag (plastic or textile) by Qatar reached $39.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $57.1 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 | $39.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $57.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $48.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.7M | 798 t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 706 t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 738 t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 597 t |
Where Qatar imports handbag (plastic or textile) from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Italy (28%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.5M | 37% |
| Italy | $11.0M | 28% |
| France | $5.8M | 15% |
| India | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| Cambodia | $877K | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $740K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $484K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $481K | 1.2% |
| Bangladesh | $358K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.74 per kg, close to the world average of $22.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Handbag (plastic or textile) exports from Qatar
In 2024, Qatar exported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $965 thousand (3 tonnes). Italy alone took 84% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $810K | 84% |
| France | $83K | 8.6% |
| Kuwait | $20K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $16K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar handbag (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.22): 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (plastic or textile) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $39.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (plastic or textile) to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Italy (28%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.74 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $22.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of handbag (plastic or textile) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $39.3 million in 2024, an increase of 291%. The peak was 2023 at $57.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.6 million a year.
Does Qatar also export handbag (plastic or textile)?
Yes. Qatar exported $965 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, France and Kuwait. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $38.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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