Plastic-coated paper imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported plastic-coated paper worth $2.2 million (575 tonnes). Value rose 137% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $2.2M | 575 t |
| 2023 | $944K | 216 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 469 t |
| 2021 | $936K | 423 t |
| 2020 | $731K | 265 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 632 t |
| 2018 | $800K | 487 t |
| 2017 | $451K | 369 t |
Where Qatar imports plastic-coated paper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+748% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 76% |
| United Kingdom | $176K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $148K | 6.6% |
| Poland | $91K | 4.1% |
| India | $63K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.8% |
| United States | $6K | 0.3% |
| France | $6K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.89 per kg, 40% above the world average of $2.78. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar plastic-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported plastic-coated paper worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 575 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 137% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 748% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.89 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $451 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 396%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. 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 4811 page.
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