Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $2.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 257% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $583K | 210 t |
| 2022 | $993K | 311 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 819 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 504 t |
| 2019 | $795K | 438 t |
| 2018 | $763K | 489 t |
| 2017 | $201K | 136 t |
Where Qatar imports plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 55% |
| Finland | $850K | 41% |
| India | $42K | 2% |
| Germany | $35K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, close to the world average of $2.10.
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 (heavy, bleached) imports (HS 4811.51): 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, 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 (heavy, bleached) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 257% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Finland (41%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $2.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $201 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 934%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $996 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51. 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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