Paper and cellulose articles (other) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $2.6 million of paper and cellulose articles (other) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 764 t |
| 2022 | $942K | 375 t |
| 2021 | $909K | 236 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 487 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 856 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 912 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 348 t |
Where Qatar imports paper and cellulose articles (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 77% |
| Italy | $148K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $124K | 4.8% |
| United States | $72K | 2.8% |
| Bangladesh | $62K | 2.4% |
| France | $50K | 1.9% |
| India | $33K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.16 per kg, 34% below the world average of $3.25, 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 paper and cellulose articles (other) imports (HS 4818.90): 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 4818.90: Paper articles: articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and cellulose articles (other) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported paper and cellulose articles (other) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and cellulose articles (other) to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and cellulose articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $3.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper and cellulose articles (other) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and cellulose articles (other)?
The HS code for paper and cellulose articles (other) is subheading 4818.90. 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 4818 page.
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