Semi-skimmed milk imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $5.7 million of semi-skimmed milk in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $25.2 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 | $5.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 33.0K t |
Where Qatar imports semi-skimmed milk from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+424% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 61% |
| Austria | $720K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $547K | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $304K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $177K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $146K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $120K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $46K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $45K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $40K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, 156% above the world average of $0.64. 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 semi-skimmed milk imports (HS 0401.20): 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 0401.20: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-skimmed milk imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported semi-skimmed milk worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-skimmed milk to Qatar?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Austria (13%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-skimmed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 156% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semi-skimmed milk to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2017 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-skimmed milk?
The HS code for semi-skimmed milk is subheading 0401.20. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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