Head lettuce imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported head lettuce worth $9.7 million (19.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.9 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 | $9.7M | 19.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 19.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 19.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 20.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Qatar imports head lettuce from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (27%), Spain (21%), Iran (19%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 27% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 21% |
| Iran | $1.9M | 19% |
| Oman | $1.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $703K | 7.2% |
| Jordan | $322K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $283K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $172K | 1.8% |
| India | $101K | 1% |
| United States | $70K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 55% below the world average of $1.12, 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 head lettuce imports (HS 0705.11): 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 0705.11: Vegetables: cabbage (head) lettuce (lactuca sativa), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of head lettuce imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported head lettuce worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply head lettuce to Qatar?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Spain (21%) and Iran (19%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 774% on the year.
What is the average import price of head lettuce per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of head lettuce to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. The peak was 2023 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for head lettuce?
The HS code for head lettuce is subheading 0705.11. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0705 page.
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