Vegetable seeds imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Qatar imported vegetable seeds worth $2.2 million (94 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.2M | 94 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 172 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 86 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 90 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 47 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 127 t |
| 2017 | $940K | 61 t |
Where Qatar imports vegetable seeds from
Most of the value came from Peru (15%), China (11%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 36%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $323K | 15% |
| China | $238K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $230K | 11% |
| India | $172K | 7.8% |
| Jordan | $170K | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $135K | 6.2% |
| United States | $121K | 5.5% |
| Kuwait | $116K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $104K | 4.7% |
| Tanzania | $90K | 4.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.28 per kg, 37% below the world average of $36.86, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 vegetable seeds imports (HS 1209.91): 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 1209.91: Seeds: vegetable seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable seeds imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported vegetable seeds worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable seeds to Qatar?
Peru was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($323 thousand), followed by China (11%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable seeds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.28 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $36.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable seeds to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $940 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2023 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable seeds?
The HS code for vegetable seeds is subheading 1209.91. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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