Grapefruit and pomelos imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grapefruit and pomelos by Qatar reached $2.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 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 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $694K | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $434K | 841 t |
| 2017 | $375K | 478 t |
Where Qatar imports grapefruit and pomelos from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (20%), Saudi Arabia (14%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $429K | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $302K | 14% |
| United States | $287K | 13% |
| India | $250K | 11% |
| Bangladesh | $188K | 8.6% |
| China | $150K | 6.8% |
| Brazil | $138K | 6.3% |
| Thailand | $101K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $98K | 4.4% |
| Lebanon | $80K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
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 grapefruit and pomelos imports (HS 0805.40): 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 0805.40: Fruit, edible: grapefruit, including pomelos, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of grapefruit and pomelos imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported grapefruit and pomelos worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply grapefruit and pomelos to Qatar?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($429 thousand), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of grapefruit and pomelos per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grapefruit and pomelos to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $375 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 487%. The peak was 2023 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for grapefruit and pomelos?
The HS code for grapefruit and pomelos is subheading 0805.40. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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