Frozen mackerel imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen mackerel by Qatar reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 80% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 600 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 745 t |
| 2021 | $919K | 383 t |
| 2020 | $543K | 287 t |
| 2019 | $707K | 430 t |
| 2018 | $569K | 502 t |
| 2017 | $408K | 341 t |
Where Qatar imports frozen mackerel from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Philippines (19%), Oman (16%). Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest (+878% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 41% |
| Philippines | $467K | 19% |
| Oman | $406K | 16% |
| Yemen | $212K | 8.5% |
| Indonesia | $145K | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $84K | 3.4% |
| India | $76K | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $35K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.54.
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 mackerel imports (HS 0303.54): 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 0303.54: Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported frozen mackerel worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mackerel to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the Philippines (19%) and Oman (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 878% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen mackerel to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $408 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 509%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mackerel?
The HS code for frozen mackerel is subheading 0303.54. 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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