🇶🇦 Qatar imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs: 2024 trade data
Imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs by Qatar reached $4.5 million in 2024 (443 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of prepared crustaceans and molluscs by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | 443 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 480 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 579 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 498 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 435 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 193 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 156 t |
| 2017 | $665K | 87 t |
Where Qatar imports prepared crustaceans and molluscs from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (20%), Singapore (17%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $923K | 20% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $749K | 17% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $633K | 14% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $445K | 9.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $322K | 7.1% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $186K | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $150K | 3.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $122K | 2.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $113K | 2.5% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $107K | 2.4% |
Types of prepared crustaceans and molluscs under HS 1605
| 1605.40 | Crustacean preparations: other than crab, shrimps, prawns, and lobsters, prepared or preserved | 24% |
| 1605.21 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containers | 16% |
| 1605.29 | Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, in airtight containers | 15% |
| 1605.10 | Crustacean preparations: crab, prepared or preserved | 13% |
| 1605.52 | Mollusc preparations: scallops, including queen scallops, prepared or preserved | 8.8% |
| 1605.54 | Mollusc preparations: cuttle fish and squid, prepared or preserved | 8% |
| 1605.53 | Mollusc preparations: mussels, prepared or preserved | 5.1% |
| 1605.51 | Mollusc preparations: oysters, prepared or preserved | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1605.
Average import price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs
The average declared value was about $10.24 per kg, 25% above the world average of $8.17. 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.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1605: Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved.
Prepared crustaceans and molluscs trade in Qatar: questions
What is the value of prepared crustaceans and molluscs imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported prepared crustaceans and molluscs worth $4.5 million in 2024 (443 tonnes).
Where does Qatar import prepared crustaceans and molluscs from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Vietnam (20%), Singapore (17%), United Arab Emirates (14%).
What is the average import price of prepared crustaceans and molluscs in Qatar?
The average declared import value was about $10.24 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $8.17 per kg.
What is the HS code for prepared crustaceans and molluscs?
Prepared crustaceans and molluscs falls under HS heading 1605 (Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading prepared crustaceans and molluscs with Qatar?
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