Printing and writing papers — Import quantity in Qatar
Qatar: Printing and writing papers — Import quantity was 27,162 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers — Import quantity in Qatar, 1970–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for printing and writing papers — import quantity in Qatar is 27,162 t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.8% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers — import quantity in Qatar peaked at 47,960 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 400 t, in 1971.
That places Qatar 105th out of 252 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Printing and writing papers — Import quantity in Qatar, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 600 t | — |
| 1971 | 400 t | -33.3% |
| 1972 | 700 t | +75.0% |
| 1973 | 900 t | +28.6% |
| 1974 | 1,400 t | +55.6% |
| 1975 | 1,400 t | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1,600 t | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 1,600 t | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1,600 t | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1,900 t | +18.8% |
| 1980 | 3,400 t | +78.9% |
| 1981 | 4,000 t | +17.6% |
| 1982 | 2,900 t | -27.5% |
| 1983 | 2,900 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2,900 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3,500 t | +20.7% |
| 1986 | 3,791 t | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 2,330 t | -38.5% |
| 1988 | 1,264 t | -45.8% |
| 1989 | 2,194 t | +73.6% |
| 1990 | 3,970 t | +80.9% |
| 1991 | 3,970 t | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1,776 t | -55.3% |
| 1993 | 2,813 t | +58.4% |
| 1994 | 1,932 t | -31.3% |
| 1995 | 895 t | -53.7% |
| 1996 | 800 t | -10.6% |
| 1997 | 2,040 t | +155.0% |
| 1998 | 3,453 t | +69.3% |
| 1999 | 3,702 t | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 3,379 t | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 10,200 t | +201.9% |
| 2002 | 2,896 t | -71.6% |
| 2003 | 9,874 t | +241.0% |
| 2004 | 13,612 t | +37.9% |
| 2005 | 13,612 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 12,458 t | -8.5% |
| 2007 | 14,829 t | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 17,984 t | +21.3% |
| 2009 | 14,463 t | -19.6% |
| 2010 | 18,442 t | +27.5% |
| 2011 | 31,684 t | +71.8% |
| 2012 | 16,980 t | -46.4% |
| 2013 | 31,869 t | +87.7% |
| 2014 | 31,689 t | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 34,291 t | +8.2% |
| 2016 | 31,942 t | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 35,089 t | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 47,960 t | +36.7% |
| 2019 | 35,364 t | -26.3% |
| 2020 | 23,617 t | -33.2% |
| 2021 | 22,292 t | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 30,660 t | +37.5% |
| 2023 | 23,869 t | -22.1% |
| 2024 | 27,162 t | +13.8% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 27,162 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 45,188 t, 60% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 27,162 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 48,358 t, 56% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,210 t | 400 t | 1,900 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,918 t | 1,264 t | 4,000 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,535 t | 800 t | 3,970 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,331 t | 2,896 t | 17,984 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,531 t | 16,980 t | 47,960 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,520 t | 22,292 t | 30,660 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 102 Azerbaijan 31,851 t compare
- 103 Costa Rica 28,458 t compare
- 104 Czechoslovakia 27,800 t compare
- 106 Djibouti 25,826 t compare
- 107 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 25,103 t compare
- 108 Yemen 24,819 t compare
More environment data for Qatar
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -61.67 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -51.99 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.396 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.77 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 4.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0.0001 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -2.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is printing and writing papers — import quantity in Qatar?
- Printing and writing papers — import quantity in Qatar was 27,162 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers — import quantity recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 47,960 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers — import quantity recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 400 t in 1971.
- How does Qatar rank for printing and writing papers — import quantity?
- Qatar ranks 105th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers — import quantity rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Printing and writing papers — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en