Crude palm oil imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $12.8 million of crude palm oil in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 145% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.1 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 | $12.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $15K | 9 t |
| 2018 | $7K | 7 t |
| 2017 | $24K | 3 t |
Where Qatar imports crude palm oil from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $12.5M | 98% |
| Turkey | $102K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $58K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55K | 0.4% |
| Oman | $54K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $8K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 crude palm oil imports (HS 1511.10): 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 1511.10: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude palm oil imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported crude palm oil worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude palm oil to Qatar?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and Lebanon (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crude palm oil to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24 thousand in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $27.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude palm oil?
The HS code for crude palm oil is subheading 1511.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
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