Plastic apparel and clothing imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic apparel and clothing by Qatar reached $8.7 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.9 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 | $8.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 469 t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Qatar imports plastic apparel and clothing from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 91% |
| Hong Kong | $324K | 3.7% |
| Macao | $85K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $63K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $51K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $38K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.4% |
| United States | $31K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $18K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, 59% below the world average of $6.35, 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar plastic apparel and clothing imports (HS 3926.20): 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 3926.20: Plastics: articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic apparel and clothing imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported plastic apparel and clothing worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic apparel and clothing to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Hong Kong (4%) and Macao (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 317% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic apparel and clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $6.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic apparel and clothing to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2021 at $25.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic apparel and clothing?
The HS code for plastic apparel and clothing is subheading 3926.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3926 page.
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