Key Market Indicators
Qatari paperboard exports are expected to grow by 4% year on year on average, reaching 11,760 metric tons by 2026. This is a substantial increase from the 9,130 metric tons exported in 2021, representing a 68.8% growth since 1997. Qatar ranked 81st in 2021 in paperboard exports, overtaken by Luxembourg with 9,130 metric tons. The United States, Sweden and Finland followed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively. Qatari paperboard imports are set to increase by 1.6% year on year CAGR, reaching 68,130 metric tons by 2026. This is a slight decrease from the 59,330 metric tons imported in 2021, which is a 2.2% decrease since 1974. Qatar ranked 98th in 2021 in paperboard imports, overtaken by Cameroon with 59,330 metric tons. Germany, the United States and Italy followed in 2nd, 3rd and 4th place respectively.
