Frozen carp imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen carp by Qatar reached $5.0 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.8 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 | $5.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 2.4K t |
Where Qatar imports frozen carp from
One supplier dominates: Myanmar accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | $3.5M | 70% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 26% |
| Vietnam | $130K | 2.6% |
| Bangladesh | $68K | 1.4% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.66, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 frozen carp imports (HS 0303.25): 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 0303.25: Fish: frozen, carp (as specified by the WCO), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen carp imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported frozen carp worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 89 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen carp to Qatar?
Myanmar was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Thailand (26%) and Vietnam (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of frozen carp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen carp to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen carp?
The HS code for frozen carp is subheading 0303.25. 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 0303 page.
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