Toilet paper imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported toilet paper worth $4.9 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.2 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 | $4.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 5.1K t |
Where Qatar imports toilet paper from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Italy (33%), Saudi Arabia (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 40% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $744K | 15% |
| Turkey | $233K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $78K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $48K | 1% |
| United States | $10K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
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 toilet paper imports (HS 4818.10): 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 4818.10: Paper articles: toilet paper.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported toilet paper worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (33%) and Saudi Arabia (15%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toilet paper to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper?
The HS code for toilet paper is subheading 4818.10. 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 4818 page.
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