Prepared meals imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared meals by Qatar reached $6.4 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 77% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $9.5 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 | $6.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 781 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 481 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 548 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 807 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 309 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 536 t |
Where Qatar imports prepared meals from
The largest suppliers were United States (29%), Indonesia (28%), United Arab Emirates (26%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 29% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 26% |
| Egypt | $270K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $224K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $122K | 1.9% |
| India | $104K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $95K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $65K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $58K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.19 per kg, close to the world average of $3.76.
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 prepared meals imports (HS 2104.20): 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 2104.20: Homogenised composite food preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared meals imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported prepared meals worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared meals to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Indonesia (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (26%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared meals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.19 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $3.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared meals to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2020 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared meals?
The HS code for prepared meals is subheading 2104.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2104 page.
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