Refined sunflower or safflower oil imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $13.4 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $23.0 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 | $13.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.0M | 22.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 15.7K t |
Where Qatar imports refined sunflower or safflower oil from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (47%), United Arab Emirates (22%), Ukraine (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.3M | 47% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 22% |
| Ukraine | $2.4M | 18% |
| India | $774K | 5.8% |
| Russia | $345K | 2.6% |
| Tunisia | $150K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $115K | 0.9% |
| China | $114K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $86K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $68K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined sunflower or safflower oil exports from Qatar
Exports of refined sunflower or safflower oil by Qatar reached $264 thousand in 2024 (138 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $243K | 92% |
| Namibia | $21K | 8.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar refined sunflower or safflower oil imports (HS 1512.19): 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 1512.19: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined sunflower or safflower oil imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined sunflower or safflower oil to Qatar?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and Ukraine (18%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.29 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 sunflower or safflower oil to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
Does Qatar also export refined sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. Qatar exported $264 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait and Namibia. On balance Qatar is a net importer of this product, by about $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.19. 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 1512 page.
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