Edible fat blends and spreads imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported edible fat blends and spreads worth $6.9 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.2 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 | $6.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 2.9K t |
Where Qatar imports edible fat blends and spreads from
The largest suppliers were Spain (23%), Malaysia (20%), Ukraine (17%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.6M | 23% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 20% |
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $539K | 7.8% |
| Sweden | $538K | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $400K | 5.8% |
| United States | $387K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $224K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $189K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $127K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.66. 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 edible fat blends and spreads imports (HS 1517.90): 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 1517.90: Edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516.
Common questions
What is the value of edible fat blends and spreads imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported edible fat blends and spreads worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply edible fat blends and spreads to Qatar?
Spain was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Malaysia (20%) and Ukraine (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of edible fat blends and spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of edible fat blends and spreads to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2022 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for edible fat blends and spreads?
The HS code for edible fat blends and spreads is subheading 1517.90. 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 1517 page.
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