Sweetened cocoa powder imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $2.7 million of sweetened cocoa powder in 2024 (426 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 200% on 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 | $2.7M | 426 t |
| 2023 | $907K | 189 t |
| 2022 | $864K | 127 t |
| 2021 | $627K | 121 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 398 t |
| 2019 | $993K | 196 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 193 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 252 t |
Where Qatar imports sweetened cocoa powder from
Most of the value came from France (48%), Saudi Arabia (14%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+431% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 48% |
| Saudi Arabia | $389K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $305K | 11% |
| Italy | $104K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $87K | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $74K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $54K | 2% |
| Germany | $51K | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $37K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.40 per kg, 64% above the world average of $3.91. 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 sweetened cocoa powder imports (HS 1806.10): 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 1806.10: Cocoa: powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of sweetened cocoa powder imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported sweetened cocoa powder worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 426 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 200% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweetened cocoa powder to Qatar?
France was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweetened cocoa powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.40 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $3.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sweetened cocoa powder to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweetened cocoa powder?
The HS code for sweetened cocoa powder is subheading 1806.10. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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