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Qatar - Aluminum - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jun 17, 2024

Aluminum Imports in Qatar Surge by 48%, Reaching An Unprecedented $7.6M in 2023

Qatar Aluminum Imports

In 2023, supplies from abroad of aluminum and alloys increased by 102% to 4K tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 4.4K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aluminum imports skyrocketed to $7.6M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight decrease. Imports peaked at $8.7M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.Qatar Aluminum Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Aluminum in Qatar (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
South KoreaN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0.91.50.81.74.9
China1.20.60.40.30.10.20.10.12.21.82.4
SpainN/A0.1N/A0.10.21.01.30.4N/A0.40.2
United Arab Emirates0.40.60.50.81.5N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0.1
Saudi Arabia4.72.62.63.01.2N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Netherlands1.01.72.11.11.91.50.30.70.4N/AN/A
IndiaN/A0.1N/AN/A0.11.11.40.3N/AN/AN/A
Others1.51.51.10.60.90.50.20.30.41.2N/A
Total8.77.26.75.75.94.34.33.33.75.27.6

Imports by Country

In 2023, South Korea (3.3K tons) constituted the largest aluminum supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, aluminum imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (671 tons), fivefold. Spain (48 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.2% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea totaled +96.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.4% per year) and Spain (+20.6% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($4.9M) constituted the largest supplier of aluminum and alloys to Qatar, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($2.4M), with a 32% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 2.6% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea totaled +81.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+7.4% per year) and Spain (+11.4% per year).

Imports by Type

In 2023, unwrought aluminium alloys (4K tons) was the main type of aluminum and alloys supplied to Qatar, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) (22 tons), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of unwrought aluminium alloys imports stood at +7.5%.

In value terms, unwrought aluminium alloys ($7.5M) constituted the largest type of aluminum and alloys supplied to Qatar, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by aluminum (unwrought, not alloyed) ($113K), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the aluminum price stood at $1,895 per ton (CIF, Qatar), declining by -26.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $3,269 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($3,624 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($1,493 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+52.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the aluminum 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:

  • Prodcom 24421130 - Unwrought non-alloy aluminium (excluding powders and flakes)
  • Prodcom 24421154 - Unwrought aluminium alloys (excluding aluminium powders and flakes)

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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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