Frozen cooked shrimp imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen cooked shrimp by Qatar reached $21.5 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $21.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Qatar imports frozen cooked shrimp from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (24%), Ecuador (20%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $5.1M | 24% |
| Ecuador | $4.2M | 20% |
| India | $4.2M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 15% |
| Iran | $1.9M | 8.8% |
| Oman | $1.7M | 7.9% |
| Malaysia | $437K | 2% |
| Argentina | $129K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $114K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $111K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.62, 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 cooked shrimp imports (HS 0306.17): 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 0306.17: Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked shrimp imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported frozen cooked shrimp worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen cooked shrimp to Qatar?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Ecuador (20%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Ecuador grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen cooked shrimp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen cooked shrimp to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked shrimp?
The HS code for frozen cooked shrimp is subheading 0306.17. 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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