Turmeric imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of turmeric by Qatar reached $3.3 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 95% 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 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 765 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Qatar imports turmeric from
India alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 68% |
| United Arab Emirates | $671K | 20% |
| Bangladesh | $290K | 8.7% |
| Tunisia | $28K | 0.8% |
| Ethiopia | $14K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $12K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.84.
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 turmeric imports (HS 0910.30): 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 0910.30: Spices: turmeric (curcuma).
Common questions
What is the value of turmeric imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported turmeric worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply turmeric to Qatar?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (20%) and Bangladesh (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of turmeric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of turmeric to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for turmeric?
The HS code for turmeric is subheading 0910.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
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