Dried pasta imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $25.3 million of dried pasta in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $25.3M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 6.9K t |
Where Qatar imports dried pasta from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (32%), Italy (19%), Oman (14%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $8.0M | 32% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 19% |
| Oman | $3.5M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 7% |
| France | $1.7M | 6.9% |
| Philippines | $926K | 3.7% |
| India | $856K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $658K | 2.6% |
| Jordan | $511K | 2% |
| Tunisia | $392K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 51% above the world average of $1.31. 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar dried pasta imports (HS 1902.19): 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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported dried pasta worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried pasta to Qatar?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Oman (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $1.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried pasta to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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