Pumpkins and squash imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported pumpkins and squash worth $10.1 million (14.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.9 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 | $10.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 15.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 5.2K t |
Where Qatar imports pumpkins and squash from
The largest suppliers were India (42%), Bangladesh (13%), Oman (11%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.2M | 42% |
| Bangladesh | $1.3M | 13% |
| Oman | $1.1M | 11% |
| Egypt | $882K | 8.8% |
| Iran | $845K | 8.4% |
| Spain | $414K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $379K | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $235K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $166K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $143K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.10, 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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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 0709.93: Vegetables: pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of pumpkins and squash imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported pumpkins and squash worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply pumpkins and squash to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Bangladesh (13%) and Oman (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of pumpkins and squash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pumpkins and squash to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 297%. The peak was 2021 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pumpkins and squash?
The HS code for pumpkins and squash is subheading 0709.93. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
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