What is net food imports by crop - barley in Qatar?

Net food imports by crop - barley in Qatar was 211,087 in 2018, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

What is the highest net food imports by crop - barley recorded in Qatar?

The highest recorded value was 231,232 in 2017.

What is the lowest net food imports by crop - barley recorded in Qatar?

The lowest recorded value was 500 in 1961.

How does Qatar rank for net food imports by crop - barley?

Qatar ranks 22nd out of 157 countries with data for 2018.

Is net food imports by crop - barley rising or falling in Qatar?

Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Qatar data come from?

The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Barley. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Net food imports by crop - Barley in Qatar

Name: Net food imports by crop - Barley in Qatar
Creator: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Qatar: Net food imports by crop - Barley was 211,087 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)

211,087

Change on year

down 8.7%

World rank

22nd

of 157 countries

All-time high

231,232

in 2017

All-time low

500

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2018

Net food imports by crop - Barley in Qatar, 1961–2018

Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net food imports by crop - barley in Qatar is 211,087, measured in 2018.

The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and up 47.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net food imports by crop - barley in Qatar peaked at 231,232 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 500, in 1961.

Qatar ranks 22nd of 157 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	1,427	500	2,544	9
1970s	4,552	1,300	11,412	10
1980s	29,707	14,330	43,298	10
1990s	30,025	18,413	44,352	10
2000s	57,314	8,297	144,030	10
2010s	95,838	1,074	231,232	8

Countries ranked near Qatar

19 Israel 260,755 compare
20 India 254,508 compare
21 Belarus 224,763 compare
23 United Arab Emirates 197,824 compare
24 Oman 180,662 compare
25 Austria 173,320 compare

See the full ranking of 158 places →

More reference data data for Qatar

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0493 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0493 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0059 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0397 (2050)
Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1603 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 66.14 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 0.4403 (2050)
Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1349 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 0.0088 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is net food imports by crop - barley in Qatar?: Net food imports by crop - barley in Qatar was 211,087 in 2018, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.
What is the highest net food imports by crop - barley recorded in Qatar?: The highest recorded value was 231,232 in 2017.
What is the lowest net food imports by crop - barley recorded in Qatar?: The lowest recorded value was 500 in 1961.
How does Qatar rank for net food imports by crop - barley?: Qatar ranks 22nd out of 157 countries with data for 2018.
Is net food imports by crop - barley rising or falling in Qatar?: Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar data come from?: The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Barley. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Net food imports by crop - Barley
Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 158 places, 6,776 data points, 1961–2019
Last refreshed: 10 August 2026

Net food imports are generated from FAOSTAT, taking Export level (tonnes) from the Import level (tonnes) [both under Trade: Crops and Livestock Products]. Net food imports are a proxy for the country's vulnerability to global food prices.