Sugar blends and invert sugar imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar blends and invert sugar by Qatar reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 761 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 412 t |
| 2020 | $925K | 397 t |
| 2019 | $872K | 395 t |
| 2018 | $723K | 315 t |
| 2017 | $916K | 368 t |
Where Qatar imports sugar blends and invert sugar from
Most of the value came from China (20%), United Arab Emirates (19%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $536K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $493K | 19% |
| India | $386K | 15% |
| United States | $326K | 12% |
| Indonesia | $196K | 7.4% |
| Singapore | $177K | 6.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $115K | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $110K | 4.2% |
| France | $63K | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $54K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 158% above the world average of $0.83. 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 sugar blends and invert sugar imports (HS 1702.90): 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 1702.90: Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of fructose.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar blends and invert sugar imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported sugar blends and invert sugar worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar blends and invert sugar to Qatar?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($536 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar blends and invert sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 158% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar blends and invert sugar to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $916 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar?
The HS code for sugar blends and invert sugar is subheading 1702.90. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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