Goat meat imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of goat meat by Qatar reached $2.9 million in 2024 (463 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 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 | $2.9M | 463 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 809 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 576 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 870 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 833 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 370 t |
| 2018 | $731K | 92 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 269 t |
Where Qatar imports goat meat from
The largest suppliers were Australia (36%), Tanzania (28%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+844% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.0M | 36% |
| Tanzania | $784K | 28% |
| Egypt | $314K | 11% |
| Ethiopia | $255K | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $141K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $100K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $60K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $29K | 1% |
| Kazakhstan | $23K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.16 per kg, close to the world average of $5.64.
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 goat meat imports (HS 0204.50): 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 0204.50: Meat: of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of goat meat imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported goat meat worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 463 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 132 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply goat meat to Qatar?
Australia was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Tanzania (28%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 844% on the year.
What is the average import price of goat meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.16 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of goat meat to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for goat meat?
The HS code for goat meat is subheading 0204.50. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
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