How much urea does Qatar export?
It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $1.8 billion in 2024, 8.8% of world exports of urea (HS 310210) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Brazil, which takes 24% of its urea exports by value.
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Qatar's urea exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $1.8 billion | 8.8% | 5.4 million t | $336 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 310210 (Urea, whether or not in aqueous solution).
Where Qatar's urea goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Qatar's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $426M | 24% |
| United States | $362M | 20% |
| Australia | $222M | 12% |
| India | $193M | 11% |
| Mexico | $170M | 9.4% |
The urea price Qatar sells into
The benchmark price, Urea, FOB Middle East, was $407.5/t in September 2026, down 12% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 53% a year, calmer in 88% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Urea price history.
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