Ground black pepper imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $2.0 million of ground black pepper in 2024 (436 tonnes). Value rose 102% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $2.0M | 436 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 150 t |
| 2022 | $916K | 221 t |
| 2021 | $506K | 139 t |
| 2020 | $843K | 255 t |
| 2019 | $424K | 93 t |
| 2018 | $501K | 103 t |
| 2017 | $303K | 78 t |
Where Qatar imports ground black pepper from
The largest suppliers were India (38%), Jordan (32%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $760K | 38% |
| Jordan | $648K | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $335K | 17% |
| Kuwait | $61K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 1.9% |
| China | $32K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $26K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $25K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $22K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $21K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.63 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.08, 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 ground black pepper imports (HS 0904.12): 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 0904.12: Spices: pepper (of the genus piper), crushed or ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground black pepper imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported ground black pepper worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 436 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground black pepper to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($760 thousand), followed by Jordan (32%) and the United Arab Emirates (17%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 404% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground black pepper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.63 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ground black pepper to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $303 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 565%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $814 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for ground black pepper?
The HS code for ground black pepper is subheading 0904.12. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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