Writing and drawing ink imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of writing and drawing ink by Qatar reached $4.1 million in 2024 (187 tonnes). Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $4.1M | 187 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 45 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 198 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 174 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 170 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 130 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 63 t |
| 2017 | $340K | 35 t |
Where Qatar imports writing and drawing ink from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 54% |
| Singapore | $453K | 11% |
| Jordan | $375K | 9.2% |
| China | $216K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $200K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $98K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $71K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $56K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $55K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.75 per kg, 37% below the world average of $34.72, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 writing and drawing ink imports (HS 3215.90): 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 3215.90: Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of writing and drawing ink imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported writing and drawing ink worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 187 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply writing and drawing ink to Qatar?
Germany was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Singapore (11%) and Jordan (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of writing and drawing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.75 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $34.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of writing and drawing ink to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $340 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for writing and drawing ink?
The HS code for writing and drawing ink is subheading 3215.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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