Bulk chocolate imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $24.8 million of bulk chocolate in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $41.2 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 | $24.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 927 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 845 t |
Where Qatar imports bulk chocolate from
Most of the value came from Belgium (25%), Turkey (11%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $6.3M | 25% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 11% |
| Jordan | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| France | $993K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $674K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, 27% above the world average of $5.09. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar bulk chocolate imports (HS 1806.20): 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 1806.20: Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk chocolate imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported bulk chocolate worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk chocolate to Qatar?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $5.09 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 chocolate to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, an increase of 594%. The peak was 2021 at $41.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk chocolate?
The HS code for bulk chocolate is subheading 1806.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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