Whiskey imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $15.4 million of whiskey in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% 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 | $15.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 2.9K t |
Where Qatar imports whiskey from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $9.4M | 62% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 15% |
| India | $2.1M | 14% |
| Italy | $514K | 3.4% |
| United States | $277K | 1.8% |
| Ireland | $248K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $215K | 1.4% |
| France | $62K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $40K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $28K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
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 whiskey imports (HS 2208.30): 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 2208.30: Whiskies.
Common questions
What is the value of whiskey imported by Qatar?
Qatar imported whiskey worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply whiskey to Qatar?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of whiskey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of whiskey to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for whiskey?
The HS code for whiskey is subheading 2208.30. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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