Paper packing containers and sleeves imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper packing containers and sleeves by Qatar reached $3.2 million in 2024 (453 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $3.2M | 453 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 734 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 520 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 318 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 560 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 648 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 486 t |
Where Qatar imports paper packing containers and sleeves from
Most of the value came from Singapore (40%), China (26%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.3M | 40% |
| China | $847K | 26% |
| Turkey | $309K | 9.6% |
| France | $227K | 7% |
| Vietnam | $181K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $105K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $35K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $28K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.12 per kg, 63% above the world average of $4.37. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 paper packing containers and sleeves imports (HS 4819.50): 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 4819.50: Paper and paperboard: packing containers, including record sleeves, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4819.
Common questions
What is the value of paper packing containers and sleeves imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported paper packing containers and sleeves worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 453 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper packing containers and sleeves to Qatar?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (26%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper packing containers and sleeves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.12 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $4.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper packing containers and sleeves to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper packing containers and sleeves?
The HS code for paper packing containers and sleeves is subheading 4819.50. 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 4819 page.
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