Refined olive oil imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined olive oil by Qatar reached $3.8 million in 2024 (741 tonnes). That is 239% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average.
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 | $3.8M | 741 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 161 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 360 t |
| 2021 | $355K | 62 t |
| 2020 | $728K | 161 t |
| 2019 | $741K | 212 t |
| 2018 | $411K | 85 t |
| 2017 | $267K | 43 t |
Where Qatar imports refined olive oil from
Lebanon alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+562% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $2.2M | 58% |
| United Arab Emirates | $782K | 21% |
| Turkey | $188K | 5% |
| Italy | $178K | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $166K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $69K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1.5% |
| Oman | $54K | 1.4% |
| Tunisia | $33K | 0.9% |
| France | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.11 per kg, 29% below the world average of $7.16, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar refined olive oil imports (HS 1509.90): 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 1509.90: Vegetable oils: olive oil and its fractions, other than virgin, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined olive oil imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported refined olive oil worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 741 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 239% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined olive oil to Qatar?
Lebanon was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (21%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined olive oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $7.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined olive oil to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $267 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined olive oil?
The HS code for refined olive oil is subheading 1509.90. 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 1509 page.
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