Dried lentils imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported dried lentils worth $10.6 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.3 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 | $10.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 21.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 9.3K t |
Where Qatar imports dried lentils from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $9.2M | 87% |
| Bahrain | $706K | 6.7% |
| India | $333K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $120K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $78K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $74K | 0.7% |
| Myanmar | $19K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $18K | 0.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $14K | 0.1% |
| France | $14K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Qatar dried lentils imports (HS 0713.40): 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 0713.40: Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried lentils imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported dried lentils worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried lentils to Qatar?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Bahrain (7%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried lentils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried lentils to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2022 at $22.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried lentils?
The HS code for dried lentils is subheading 0713.40. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
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