Imports by region of origin in Qatar
Qatar: Imports by region of origin was 5.71 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.71 billion current US$
Change on year
up 13.8%
World rank
51st
of 210 countries
All-time high
6.47 billion current US$
in 2018
All-time low
6.51 million current US$
in 1970
Years of data
57
1969–2025
Imports by region of origin in Qatar, 1969–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Qatar is 5.71 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 13.8% on the previous year and up 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Qatar peaked at 6.47 billion current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6.51 million current US$, in 1970.
That places Qatar 51st out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Qatar, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 6.66 million current US$ | — |
| 1970 | 6.51 million current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1971 | 10.60 million current US$ | +62.8% |
| 1972 | 14.45 million current US$ | +36.3% |
| 1973 | 20.06 million current US$ | +38.8% |
| 1974 | 31.14 million current US$ | +55.2% |
| 1975 | 52.20 million current US$ | +67.6% |
| 1976 | 65.39 million current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1977 | 117.80 million current US$ | +80.1% |
| 1978 | 119.10 million current US$ | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 126.26 million current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1980 | 169.02 million current US$ | +33.9% |
| 1981 | 177.61 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 182.83 million current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 136.42 million current US$ | -25.4% |
| 1984 | 108.51 million current US$ | -20.5% |
| 1985 | 80.03 million current US$ | -26.2% |
| 1986 | 68.98 million current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1987 | 137.81 million current US$ | +99.8% |
| 1988 | 122.86 million current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1989 | 121.29 million current US$ | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 165.22 million current US$ | +36.2% |
| 1991 | 206.68 million current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1992 | 244.50 million current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1993 | 224.37 million current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 224.47 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 214.81 million current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 401.29 million current US$ | +86.8% |
| 1997 | 336.29 million current US$ | -16.2% |
| 1998 | 525.14 million current US$ | +56.2% |
| 1999 | 309.04 million current US$ | -41.2% |
| 2000 | 373.57 million current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2001 | 556.24 million current US$ | +48.9% |
| 2002 | 573.38 million current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 648.32 million current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 633.38 million current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 1.24 billion current US$ | +95.9% |
| 2006 | 1.77 billion current US$ | +42.9% |
| 2007 | 2.83 billion current US$ | +59.7% |
| 2008 | 2.71 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 3.30 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2010 | 3.06 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 2.88 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 3.10 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 3.59 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2014 | 3.79 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 3.90 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 5.06 billion current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2017 | 5.17 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 6.47 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2019 | 5.93 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 4.38 billion current US$ | -26.2% |
| 2021 | 3.68 billion current US$ | -15.9% |
| 2022 | 5.34 billion current US$ | +45.1% |
| 2023 | 5.60 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 5.02 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2025 | 5.71 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 5.71 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.96 billion current US$, 1.9× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 5.71 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.65 billion current US$, 3.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.66 million current US$ | 6.66 million current US$ | 6.66 million current US$ | 1 |
| 1970s | 56.35 million current US$ | 6.51 million current US$ | 126.26 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 130.54 million current US$ | 68.98 million current US$ | 182.83 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 285.18 million current US$ | 165.22 million current US$ | 525.14 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.46 billion current US$ | 373.57 million current US$ | 3.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.29 billion current US$ | 2.88 billion current US$ | 6.47 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.96 billion current US$ | 3.68 billion current US$ | 5.71 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More economy & growth data for Qatar
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -63.2 % change on previous year (2023)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9074 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.61 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0063 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 456.7 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.6747 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0046 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 333.48 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Qatar?
- Imports by region of origin in Qatar was 5.71 billion current US$ in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 6.47 billion current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.51 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does Qatar rank for imports by region of origin?
- Qatar ranks 51st out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.