Plastic packing cases imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported plastic packing cases worth $6.2 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.1 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 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 5.6K t |
Where Qatar imports plastic packing cases from
Most of the value came from China (22%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Denmark (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $763K | 12% |
| Denmark | $613K | 9.9% |
| Turkey | $552K | 8.9% |
| India | $489K | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $455K | 7.4% |
| Malaysia | $356K | 5.8% |
| United States | $226K | 3.7% |
| Bahrain | $224K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $155K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
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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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported plastic packing cases worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing cases to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Denmark (10%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic packing cases to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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