Fresh lobster imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh lobster by Qatar reached $4.4 million in 2024 (167 tonnes). Value rose 201% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $4.4M | 167 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 74 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 106 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 54 t |
| 2020 | $354K | 27 t |
| 2019 | $422K | 10 t |
| 2018 | $138K | 8 t |
| 2017 | $242K | 18 t |
Where Qatar imports fresh lobster from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.0M | 90% |
| Canada | $437K | 9.9% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.39 per kg, 35% above the world average of $19.51. 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 fresh lobster imports (HS 0306.32): 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 0306.32: Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh lobster imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported fresh lobster worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 167 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 112 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 201% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh lobster to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Canada (10%) and Tanzania (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh lobster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.39 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $19.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh lobster to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $242 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh lobster?
The HS code for fresh lobster is subheading 0306.32. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0306 page.
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