Pure-bred breeding cattle imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure-bred breeding cattle by Qatar reached $13.1 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 259% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $22.5 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 | $13.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 867 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $509K | 142 t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 2.3K t |
Where Qatar imports pure-bred breeding cattle from
Most of the value came from Colombia (43%), United States (42%), Somalia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Somalia grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $5.7M | 43% |
| United States | $5.5M | 42% |
| Somalia | $1.9M | 15% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.87 per kg, 78% above the world average of $3.87. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar pure-bred breeding cattle imports (HS 0102.21): 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 0102.21: Cattle: live, pure-bred breeding animals.
Common questions
What is the value of pure-bred breeding cattle imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported pure-bred breeding cattle worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 259% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure-bred breeding cattle to Qatar?
Colombia was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by the United States (42%) and Somalia (15%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Somalia grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure-bred breeding cattle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.87 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $3.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure-bred breeding cattle to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2020 at $22.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle?
The HS code for pure-bred breeding cattle is subheading 0102.21. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0102 page.
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