Refined corn oil imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $7.5 million of refined corn oil in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.6 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 | $7.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 7.6K t |
Where Qatar imports refined corn oil from
The largest suppliers were Hungary (46%), South Africa (17%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $3.5M | 46% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $914K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $372K | 5% |
| Tunisia | $345K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $316K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $305K | 4.1% |
| Oman | $224K | 3% |
| India | $136K | 1.8% |
| Sudan | $84K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined corn oil exports from Qatar
Qatar exported $521 thousand of refined corn oil in 2024 (357 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $468K | 90% |
| Kuwait | $52K | 10% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar refined corn oil imports (HS 1515.29): 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 1515.29: Vegetable oils: maize (corn) oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined corn oil imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported refined corn oil worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 179 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined corn oil to Qatar?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 903% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined corn oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refined corn oil to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Qatar also export refined corn oil?
Yes. Qatar exported $521 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Ireland. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined corn oil?
The HS code for refined corn oil is subheading 1515.29. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
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