What is net food imports by crop - rice, milled in Qatar?

Net food imports by crop - rice, milled in Qatar was 193,957 in 2018, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

What is the highest net food imports by crop - rice, milled recorded in Qatar?

The highest recorded value was 228,891 in 2017.

What is the lowest net food imports by crop - rice, milled recorded in Qatar?

The lowest recorded value was 1,500 in 1961.

How does Qatar rank for net food imports by crop - rice, milled?

Qatar ranks 37th out of 178 countries with data for 2018.

Is net food imports by crop - rice, milled rising or falling in Qatar?

Over the last ten years it is up 47.3%. 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 - Rice, milled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Net food imports by crop - Rice, milled in Qatar

Name: Net food imports by crop - Rice, milled in Qatar
Creator: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
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Qatar: Net food imports by crop - Rice, milled was 193,957 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)

193,957

Change on year

down 15.3%

World rank

37th

of 178 countries

All-time high

228,891

in 2017

All-time low

1,500

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2018

Net food imports by crop - Rice, milled 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 - rice, milled in Qatar is 193,957, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.3% on the previous year and up 47.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net food imports by crop - rice, milled in Qatar peaked at 228,891 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,500, in 1961.

Qatar ranks 37th of 178 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	2,114	1,500	2,927	9
1970s	10,084	3,514	20,258	10
1980s	19,986	10,991	26,692	10
1990s	30,924	24,591	42,000	10
2000s	67,440	31,332	131,666	10
2010s	175,712	124,840	228,891	8

Countries ranked near Qatar

34 Liberia 257,301 compare
35 Oman 255,772 compare
36 Jordan 199,767 compare
38 Democratic Republic of Congo 190,654 compare
39 Tanzania 186,737 compare
40 Israel 177,667 compare

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Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 2.36 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 0.0003 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0397 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 8.03 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0059 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 5.28 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 46.27 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is net food imports by crop - rice, milled in Qatar?: Net food imports by crop - rice, milled in Qatar was 193,957 in 2018, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.
What is the highest net food imports by crop - rice, milled recorded in Qatar?: The highest recorded value was 228,891 in 2017.
What is the lowest net food imports by crop - rice, milled recorded in Qatar?: The lowest recorded value was 1,500 in 1961.
How does Qatar rank for net food imports by crop - rice, milled?: Qatar ranks 37th out of 178 countries with data for 2018.
Is net food imports by crop - rice, milled rising or falling in Qatar?: Over the last ten years it is up 47.3%. 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 - Rice, milled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Net food imports by crop - Rice, milled
Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 7,853 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.