Lemons and limes imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported lemons and limes worth $12.2 million (17.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $16.4 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 | $12.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 8.5K t |
Where Qatar imports lemons and limes from
Most of the value came from South Africa (30%), Vietnam (17%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+459% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 30% |
| Vietnam | $2.1M | 17% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 15% |
| China | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Thailand | $411K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $265K | 2.2% |
| Somalia | $247K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $174K | 1.4% |
| India | $102K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar lemons and limes imports (HS 0805.50): 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 0805.50: Fruit, edible: lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum), limes (Citrus aurantifolia , Citrus latifolia), fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of lemons and limes imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported lemons and limes worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply lemons and limes to Qatar?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Vietnam (17%) and Egypt (15%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 459% on the year.
What is the average import price of lemons and limes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lemons and limes to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2020 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lemons and limes?
The HS code for lemons and limes is subheading 0805.50. 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.
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