Qatar - Carbonates And Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingQatar's Carbonate Import Soars to $27 Million in 2023
Qatar Carbonate Imports
In 2023, supplies from abroad of carbonates and peroxocarbonates increased by 5.1% to 65K tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 330% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 107K tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, carbonate imports surged to $27M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 263%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Carbonate in Qatar (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Oman | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 15.7 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 16.7 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Vietnam | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Jordan | N/A | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| India | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Turkey | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| China | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Others | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Total | 2.9 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 20.9 | 8.6 | 7.7 | 5.9 | 8.2 | 13.6 | 26.9 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Oman (46K tons) constituted the largest carbonate supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, carbonate imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (3.5K tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Jordan (3.4K tons), with a 5.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Oman totaled +48.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+52.1% per year) and Jordan (+19.8% per year).
In value terms, Oman ($17M) constituted the largest supplier of carbonates and peroxocarbonates to Qatar, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($1.6M), with a 6% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Oman stood at +69.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+25.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.9% per year).
Imports by Type
In 2023, calcium carbonate (56K tons) constituted the largest type of carbonates and peroxocarbonates supplied to Qatar, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, calcium carbonate exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, sodium carbonate (6.5K tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by baking soda (906 tons), with a 1.4% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of calcium carbonate imports amounted to +15.5%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: sodium carbonate (+16.0% per year) and baking soda (+27.0% per year).
In value terms, calcium carbonate ($23M) constituted the largest type of carbonates and peroxocarbonates supplied to Qatar, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by sodium carbonate ($2.5M), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by carbonates; n.e.s. in heading no. 2836, with a 1.7% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the carbonate price amounted to $416 per ton (CIF, Qatar), rising by 89% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($1,068 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($355 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carbonate 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 20134310 - Disodium carbonate
- Prodcom 20134320 - Sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)
- Prodcom 20134340 - Calcium carbonate
- Prodcom 20134390 - Other carbonates
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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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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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
