Leather handbag imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $95.9 million of leather handbag in 2024 (646 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $123.5 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 | $95.9M | 646 t |
| 2023 | $123.5M | 340 t |
| 2022 | $111.5M | 737 t |
| 2021 | $74.8M | 562 t |
| 2020 | $55.0M | 404 t |
| 2019 | $36.9M | 142 t |
| 2018 | $38.0M | 142 t |
| 2017 | $31.7M | 176 t |
Where Qatar imports leather handbag from
Most of the value came from Italy (48%), France (27%), China (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $45.6M | 48% |
| France | $26.0M | 27% |
| China | $7.8M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 1.1% |
| United States | $983K | 1% |
| Germany | $745K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $695K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $148.55 per kg, close to the world average of $140.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather handbag exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $4.9 million of leather handbag in 2024 (6 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.5M | 71% |
| Singapore | $891K | 18% |
| France | $145K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $117K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $63K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $53K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar leather handbag imports (HS 4202.21): 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 4202.21: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather handbag imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported leather handbag worth $95.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 646 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather handbag to Qatar?
Italy was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($45.6 million), followed by France (27%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather handbag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $148.55 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $140.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather handbag to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.7 million in 2017 to $95.9 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. The peak was 2023 at $123.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.9 million a year.
Does Qatar also export leather handbag?
Yes. Qatar exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Singapore and France. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $91.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather handbag?
The HS code for leather handbag is subheading 4202.21. 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.
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