Heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy nonwoven natural fabric by Qatar reached $2.2 million in 2024 (844 tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 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 | $2.2M | 844 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 565 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 948 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 507 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 602 t |
Where Qatar imports heavy nonwoven natural fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 54% |
| India | $573K | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $428K | 19% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 45% below the world average of $4.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.93): 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 5603.93: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of heavy nonwoven natural fabric imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported heavy nonwoven natural fabric worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 844 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy nonwoven natural fabric to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (26%) and Saudi Arabia (19%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $4.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy nonwoven natural fabric to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for heavy nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.93. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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