Prepared tuna imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported prepared tuna worth $12.7 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 2.3K t |
Where Qatar imports prepared tuna from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $10.2M | 80% |
| Italy | $968K | 7.6% |
| Philippines | $865K | 6.8% |
| Tunisia | $212K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $148K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $130K | 1% |
| Iran | $48K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $47K | 0.4% |
| Jordan | $44K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $42K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.71 per kg, close to the world average of $5.06.
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 tuna imports (HS 1604.14): 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 1604.14: Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared tuna imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported prepared tuna worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared tuna to Qatar?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Italy (8%) and the Philippines (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared tuna per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $5.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prepared tuna to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared tuna?
The HS code for prepared tuna is subheading 1604.14. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1604 page.
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