Fresh cheese imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh cheese by Qatar reached $11.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.1 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 | $11.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 2.2K t |
Where Qatar imports fresh cheese from
The largest suppliers were Italy (26%), Germany (19%), Lithuania (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+374% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.9M | 26% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 19% |
| Lithuania | $1.2M | 11% |
| Denmark | $1.0M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $874K | 7.8% |
| Australia | $619K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $389K | 3.5% |
| United States | $374K | 3.4% |
| India | $279K | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $209K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, close to the world average of $4.31.
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 fresh cheese imports (HS 0406.10): 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 0406.10: Dairy produce: fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cheese imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported fresh cheese worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh cheese to Qatar?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Lithuania (11%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $4.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh cheese to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $24.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cheese?
The HS code for fresh cheese is subheading 0406.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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