Butter imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butter by Qatar reached $28.0 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.6 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 | $28.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $38.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 2.1K t |
Where Qatar imports butter from
Most of the value came from Denmark (41%), New Zealand (16%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $11.5M | 41% |
| New Zealand | $4.5M | 16% |
| France | $4.2M | 15% |
| India | $3.8M | 13% |
| Ukraine | $1.4M | 4.9% |
| Iran | $886K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $529K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $453K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $226K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $124K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.47 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butter exports from Qatar
Exports of butter by Qatar reached $688 thousand in 2024 (121 tonnes). Italy alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $688K | 100% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar butter imports (HS 0405.10): 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 0405.10: Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter.
Common questions
What is the value of butter imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported butter worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter to Qatar?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by New Zealand (16%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butter to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. The peak was 2022 at $38.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does Qatar also export butter?
Yes. Qatar exported $688 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy and Turkey. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter?
The HS code for butter is subheading 0405.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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