Chocolate preparations (other) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $67.0 million of chocolate preparations (other) in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $67.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $65.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $56.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $34.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $33.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $51.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $56.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $50.8M | 7.2K t |
Where Qatar imports chocolate preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (13%), Turkey (12%), Switzerland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 34%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.8M | 13% |
| Turkey | $8.0M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $6.1M | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.4M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $3.2M | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $2.5M | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.34 per kg, 26% above the world average of $6.64. 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 chocolate preparations (other) imports (HS 1806.90): 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 1806.90: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate preparations (other) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $67.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate preparations (other) to Qatar?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.34 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $6.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chocolate preparations (other) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.8 million in 2017 to $67.0 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate preparations (other)?
The HS code for chocolate preparations (other) is subheading 1806.90. 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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