Plums and sloes imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported plums and sloes worth $2.8 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.8 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 | $2.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 807 t |
Where Qatar imports plums and sloes from
Most of the value came from South Africa (26%), Australia (23%), Egypt (9%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $719K | 26% |
| Australia | $624K | 23% |
| Egypt | $236K | 8.6% |
| Lebanon | $202K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $182K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $138K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $131K | 4.8% |
| Iran | $101K | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $81K | 3% |
| Azerbaijan | $70K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.60.
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 plums and sloes imports (HS 0809.40): 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 0809.40: Fruit, edible: plums and sloes, fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of plums and sloes imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported plums and sloes worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply plums and sloes to Qatar?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($719 thousand), followed by Australia (23%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of plums and sloes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plums and sloes to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2022 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plums and sloes?
The HS code for plums and sloes is subheading 0809.40. 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 0809 page.
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