Infant formula imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $23.7 million of infant formula in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $31.1 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 | $23.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $31.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Qatar imports infant formula from
Most of the value came from Ireland (19%), Netherlands (18%), Iran (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.5M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 18% |
| Iran | $2.9M | 12% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| France | $1.0M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $451K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.59 per kg, 23% above the world average of $8.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported infant formula worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Qatar?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Iran (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.59 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $8.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of infant formula to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2023 at $31.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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