Insulin medicines (packaged) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of insulin medicines (packaged) by Qatar reached $4.7 million in 2024 (25 tonnes). That is 77% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.6 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 | $4.7M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 75 t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 48 t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 68 t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 72 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 10 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 15 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 4 t |
Where Qatar imports insulin medicines (packaged) from
Germany alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.9M | 83% |
| Canada | $326K | 7% |
| Denmark | $175K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $90K | 1.9% |
| France | $86K | 1.8% |
| United States | $68K | 1.5% |
| India | $17K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $188.48 per kg, 24% below the world average of $247.95, 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 insulin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.31): 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 3004.31: Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of insulin medicines (packaged) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported insulin medicines (packaged) worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulin medicines (packaged) to Qatar?
Germany was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Canada (7%) and Denmark (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of insulin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $188.48 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $247.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulin medicines (packaged) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $24.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for insulin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.31. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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