Refined palm oil imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported refined palm oil worth $22.6 million (17.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $22.6M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 29.8K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 100.5K t |
| 2017 | $24.8M | 24.2K t |
Where Qatar imports refined palm oil from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (46%), Malaysia (41%), Oman (7%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $10.4M | 46% |
| Malaysia | $9.3M | 41% |
| Oman | $1.5M | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $38K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.01. 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar refined palm oil imports (HS 1511.90): 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 1511.90: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined palm oil imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported refined palm oil worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined palm oil to Qatar?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Malaysia (41%) and Oman (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.01 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 palm oil to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.8 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined palm oil?
The HS code for refined palm oil is subheading 1511.90. 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 1511 page.
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