Bulk black tea imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk black tea by Qatar reached $10.8 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $10.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 408 t |
Where Qatar imports bulk black tea from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.0M | 55% |
| Kenya | $2.1M | 20% |
| Jordan | $2.0M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $334K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $177K | 1.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $84K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $27K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $13K | 0.1% |
| Iran | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 40% above the world average of $2.63. 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 bulk black tea imports (HS 0902.40): 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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported bulk black tea worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk black tea to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Kenya (20%) and Jordan (19%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $2.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk black tea to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 438%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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