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Qatar - Vegetable - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingQatar Sees 3% Decrease in Vegetable Imports, Totaling $14M in October 2023
Qatar Vegetable Imports
In October 2023, approximately 32K tons of vegetables were imported into Qatar; surging by 14% compared with September 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 with an increase of 41% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in October 2023.
In value terms, vegetable imports fell slightly to $14M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 when imports increased by 22% month-to-month.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Vegetable in Qatar (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
China | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
Iran | 3.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
Pakistan | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
India | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
Oman | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Jordan | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Syrian Arab Republic | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | N/A | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Others | 7.5 | 8.8 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
Total | 15.7 | 16.6 | 12.6 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 11.7 | 10.8 | 13.2 | 15.7 | 14.3 | 16.9 | 13.9 | 13.6 |
Imports by Country
In October 2023, Iran (13K tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Qatar, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (5.6K tons), twofold. China (2.2K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7% share.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+6.2% per month) and China (+4.7% per month).
In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Qatar were China ($2.1M), Iran ($1.9M) and Pakistan ($1.8M), with a combined 42% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Oman, Jordan and Syrian Arab Republic, which together accounted for a further 15%.
Oman, with a CAGR of +28.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
Tomatoes (7.3K tons), potatoes (5.8K tons) and onions (dry) (5.5K tons) were the main products of vegetable imports to Qatar, together accounting for 58% of total imports. Carrots and turnips, lettuce and chicory, cucumbers and gherkins, cabbage and other brassicas, cauliflower and broccoli, garlic, eggplants (aubergines), green beans, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, leguminous vegetables, nes, asparagus, peas (green), spinach and mushrooms and truffles lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by green peas (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the most traded types of vegetables in Qatar were tomatoes ($2.4M), potatoes ($2M) and onions (dry) ($1.9M), together comprising 46% of total imports. These products were followed by garlic, carrots and turnips, lettuce and chicory, cauliflower and broccoli, cucumbers and gherkins, cabbage and other brassicas, eggplants (aubergines), green beans, asparagus, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, spinach, mushrooms and truffles, peas (green) and leguminous vegetables, nes, which together accounted for a further 54%.
Import Prices by Country
In October 2023, the vegetable price stood at $425 per ton (CIF, Qatar), shrinking by -14.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 15% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $745 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to October 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Australia ($8,201 per ton), while the price for Iran ($141 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+19.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the vegetable 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 116 - Potatoes
- FCL 388 - Tomatoes, fresh
- FCL 402 - Onions, shallots (green)
- FCL 403 - Onions, dry
- FCL 406 - Garlic
- FCL 407 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables
- FCL 393 - Cauliflowers and broccoli
- FCL 372 - Lettuce and chicory
- FCL 426 - Carrot
- FCL 397 - Cucumbers and gherkins
- FCL 417 - Peas, green
- FCL 414 - Beans, green
- FCL 423 - String Beans
- FCL 367 - Asparagus
- FCL 399 - Eggplants
- FCL 401 - Chillies and peppers (green)
- FCL 373 - Spinach
- FCL 260 - Olives
- FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
- FCL 463 - Vegetables, Fresh n.e.s.
- FCL 446 - Green Corn (Maize)
- FCL 430 - Okra
- FCL 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
- FCL 378 - Cassava leaves
- FCL 366 - Artichokes
- FCL 260 - Olives
- FCL 358 - Cabbages
- FCL 449 - Mushrooms
- FCL 366 - Artichokes
Country coverage:
- Qatar
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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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
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
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
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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
- Yield 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
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 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