Qatar - Beef (Cattle Meat) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingQatar's Beef Imports Drop Significantly to $135 Million in 2023
Qatar Beef Imports
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of beef (cattle meat), when their volume decreased by -10.3% to 22K tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at 24K tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, beef imports fell to $135M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $151M, and then dropped in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Beef in Qatar (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Pakistan | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 7.4 | 13.1 | 20.0 | 25.1 | 30.7 |
| Australia | 20.2 | 22.1 | 24.8 | 22.0 | 26.0 | 21.3 | 23.9 | 19.7 | 21.6 | 24.3 | 21.9 |
| United States | 8.0 | 11.1 | 13.1 | 9.5 | 12.0 | 11.2 | 14.4 | 10.6 | 12.9 | 19.5 | 19.4 |
| Brazil | 0.3 | 0.3 | N/A | 5.1 | 5.9 | 9.5 | 12.5 | 16.9 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 15.4 |
| India | 7.4 | 10.0 | 10.8 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 15.8 | 15.2 | 7.9 | 10.9 | 17.6 | 14.3 |
| South Africa | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 9.9 | 13.7 | 13.5 |
| New Zealand | 2.5 | 7.5 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Others | 9.1 | 9.9 | 13.2 | 11.9 | 15.8 | 20.6 | 15.3 | 11.3 | 16.8 | 18.8 | 15.3 |
| Total | 50.3 | 64.7 | 68.6 | 66.5 | 76.9 | 89.7 | 98.6 | 89.8 | 113 | 151 | 135 |
Imports by Country
Pakistan (8.1K tons), India (4.8K tons) and Brazil (2.6K tons) were the main suppliers of beef imports to Qatar, with a combined 71% share of total imports. South Africa, Australia, the United States and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +56.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest beef suppliers to Qatar were Pakistan ($31M), Australia ($22M) and the United States ($19M), with a combined 53% share of total imports. Brazil, India, South Africa and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +49.7%, 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.
Imports by Type
Fresh or chilled carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine meat (7.6K tons), fresh or chilled boneless cuts of bovine meat (6.5K tons) and frozen boneless cuts of bovine meat (6.2K tons) were the main products of beef imports to Qatar, together comprising 94% of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for fresh or chilled carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine meat (with a CAGR of +27.5%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, fresh or chilled boneless cuts of bovine meat ($67M) constituted the largest type of beef (cattle meat) supplied to Qatar, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by fresh or chilled carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine meat ($29M), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by frozen boneless cuts of bovine meat, with a 20% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the beef price stood at $6,207 per ton (CIF, Qatar), remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $6,525 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($25,257 per ton), while the price for India ($2,988 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the beef 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 947 - Buffalo meat
- FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
Country coverage:
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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
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE 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 EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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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 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
