Active yeast imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of active yeast by Qatar reached $5.6 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $557K | 289 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 633 t |
| 2017 | $546K | 245 t |
Where Qatar imports active yeast from
Most of the value came from Turkey (47%), China (17%), Denmark (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.6M | 47% |
| China | $968K | 17% |
| Denmark | $787K | 14% |
| France | $599K | 11% |
| Germany | $185K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $133K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $105K | 1.9% |
| Iran | $84K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 1% |
| Italy | $44K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 66% above the world average of $2.30. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Qatar active yeast imports (HS 2102.10): 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 2102.10: Yeasts: active.
Common questions
What is the value of active yeast imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported active yeast worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply active yeast to Qatar?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (17%) and Denmark (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of active yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $2.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of active yeast to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $546 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 930%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for active yeast?
The HS code for active yeast is subheading 2102.10. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
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