Bulk pet food imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $30.5 million of bulk pet food in 2024 (36.9 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $30.5M | 36.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 20.9K t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 30.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 42.9K t |
| 2019 | $24.0M | 44.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 34.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 26.8K t |
Where Qatar imports bulk pet food from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (19%), Oman (16%), United Kingdom (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $5.7M | 19% |
| Oman | $4.7M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 7% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Jordan | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| United States | $1.0M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk pet food exports from Qatar
Exports of bulk pet food by Qatar reached $343 thousand in 2024 (209 tonnes). Pakistan alone took 77% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $265K | 77% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar bulk pet food imports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported bulk pet food worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk pet food to Qatar?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Oman (16%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk pet food to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
Does Qatar also export bulk pet food?
Yes. Qatar exported $343 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $30.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
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