Fatty acids (other species) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $3.3 million of fatty acids (other species) in 2024 (869 tonnes). That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.1 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 | $3.3M | 869 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 505 t |
| 2020 | $709K | 806 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 784 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $512K | 296 t |
Where Qatar imports fatty acids (other species) from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 87% |
| Indonesia | $193K | 5.9% |
| China | $133K | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $67K | 2% |
| India | $36K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $7K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, 260% above the world average of $1.05. 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 fatty acids (other species) imports (HS 3823.19): 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 3823.19: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids: acid oils from refining: (other than stearic acid, oleic acid or tall oil fatty acids).
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acids (other species) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported fatty acids (other species) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 869 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acids (other species) to Qatar?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Indonesia (6%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acids (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 260% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fatty acids (other species) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $512 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 542%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acids (other species)?
The HS code for fatty acids (other species) is subheading 3823.19. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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