Small paper sacks and bags imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $12.5 million of small paper sacks and bags in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.9 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 | $12.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 2.2K t |
Where Qatar imports small paper sacks and bags from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Oman (22%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+644% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 30% |
| Oman | $2.8M | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $977K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $829K | 6.6% |
| Pakistan | $726K | 5.8% |
| Kuwait | $580K | 4.6% |
| India | $493K | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $383K | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $356K | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $240K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, close to the world average of $2.90.
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 small paper sacks and bags imports (HS 4819.40): 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 4819.40: Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags, including cones, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base width less than 40cm.
Common questions
What is the value of small paper sacks and bags imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported small paper sacks and bags worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply small paper sacks and bags to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Oman (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of small paper sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of small paper sacks and bags to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2022 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for small paper sacks and bags?
The HS code for small paper sacks and bags is subheading 4819.40. 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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