Alfalfa meal and pellets imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alfalfa meal and pellets by Qatar reached $10.9 million in 2024 (30.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 126 countries for imports of this product. That is 52% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $24.2 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 | $10.9M | 30.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 55.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.0M | 50.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 49.6K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 64.8K t |
| 2019 | $856K | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 35.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 46.1K t |
Where Qatar imports alfalfa meal and pellets from
Most of the value came from Sudan (33%), Egypt (31%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Iraq grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $3.6M | 33% |
| Egypt | $3.4M | 31% |
| United States | $1.9M | 17% |
| Spain | $775K | 7.1% |
| Iraq | $613K | 5.6% |
| Lithuania | $286K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $106K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $96K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $66K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $55K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, close to the world average of $0.30.
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 alfalfa meal and pellets imports (HS 1214.10): 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 1214.10: Lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of alfalfa meal and pellets imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported alfalfa meal and pellets worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 126 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply alfalfa meal and pellets to Qatar?
Sudan was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Egypt (31%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of alfalfa meal and pellets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alfalfa meal and pellets to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2020 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for alfalfa meal and pellets?
The HS code for alfalfa meal and pellets is subheading 1214.10. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1214 page.
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