Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $32.0 million of vitamin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (756 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $32.0M | 756 t |
| 2023 | $37.1M | 868 t |
| 2022 | $25.9M | 633 t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 529 t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 451 t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 249 t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 254 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 301 t |
Where Qatar imports vitamin medicines (packaged) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $20.5M | 64% |
| Canada | $2.2M | 6.8% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $946K | 3% |
| France | $853K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $835K | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $710K | 2.2% |
| Cyprus | $558K | 1.8% |
| Slovakia | $478K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $463K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.27 per kg, 108% above the world average of $20.30. 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.
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The shipment records behind Qatar vitamin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $32.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 756 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin medicines (packaged) to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by Canada (7%) and Switzerland (3%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.27 per kg in 2024, 108% above the world average of $20.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $32.0 million in 2024, an increase of 268%. The peak was 2023 at $37.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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