Notebooks, diaries and notepads imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of notebooks, diaries and notepads by Qatar reached $4.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.7 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 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 889 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 777 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 834 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 747 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 638 t |
Where Qatar imports notebooks, diaries and notepads from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 51% |
| India | $327K | 8.1% |
| Kuwait | $293K | 7.2% |
| Indonesia | $276K | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $264K | 6.5% |
| United States | $145K | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $98K | 2.4% |
| France | $76K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, close to the world average of $4.14.
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 notebooks, diaries and notepads imports (HS 4820.10): 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 4820.10: Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles.
Common questions
What is the value of notebooks, diaries and notepads imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported notebooks, diaries and notepads worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply notebooks, diaries and notepads to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (8%) and Kuwait (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of notebooks, diaries and notepads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of notebooks, diaries and notepads to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads?
The HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads is subheading 4820.10. 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 4820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Qatar, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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