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View PricingQatar's Imports of NPK Fertilizer Drop by 15% to $3.8 Million in 2023
Qatar NPK Fertilizer Imports
In 2023, purchases abroad of mixed nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) fertilizers decreased by -7.1% to 3.2K tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 4.6K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, NPK fertilizer imports fell to $3.8M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $4.4M in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of NPK Fertilizer in Qatar (thousand USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Netherlands | 280 | 466 | 405 | 177 | 405 | 458 | 734 | 718 | 410 | 339 | 940 |
| Jordan | 41.5 | 40.8 | 36.1 | 491 | 146 | 456 | 1,023 | 1,066 | 1,042 | 613 | 747 |
| Italy | 139 | 109 | 91.4 | 67.9 | 267 | 304 | 142 | 576 | 388 | 696 | 507 |
| Turkey | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 155 | 384 | 614 | 528 | 593 | 1,408 | 466 |
| Saudi Arabia | 485 | 187 | 128 | 363 | 130 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 55.7 | 373 |
| United Kingdom | 257 | 279 | 236 | 205 | 197 | 241 | 289 | 408 | 242 | 189 | 275 |
| Malaysia | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 25.9 | 139 |
| Spain | 29.0 | 113 | 81.4 | 22.1 | 319 | 64.3 | 85.1 | 196 | 769 | 129 | 93.7 |
| Others | 1,215 | 1,156 | 816 | 753 | 629 | 731 | 554 | 479 | 685 | 962 | 215 |
| Total | 2,447 | 2,350 | 1,793 | 2,079 | 2,249 | 2,639 | 3,440 | 3,969 | 4,128 | 4,419 | 3,757 |
Imports by Country
Jordan (579 tons), Italy (569 tons) and Turkey (552 tons) were the main suppliers of NPK fertilizer imports to Qatar, with a combined 53% share of total imports. the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, the UK and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +481.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest NPK fertilizer suppliers to Qatar were the Netherlands ($940K), Jordan ($747K) and Italy ($507K), with a combined 58% share of total imports. Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Malaysia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.
Among the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +435.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the npk fertilizer price amounted to $1,162 per ton (CIF, Qatar), declining by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, NPK fertilizer import price increased by +30.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 40% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,270 per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($2,047 per ton), while the price for Serbia ($414 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the npk fertilizer market in Qatar. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 4021 - NPK fertilizers
Country coverage:
- Qatar
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Qatar
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
