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View PricingFruit Import in Qatar Experiences a Slight Decrease, Reaching $250M in 2023
Qatar Fruit Imports
In 2023, supplies from abroad of fruits increased by 2.1% to 242K tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +6.4% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 245K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, fruit imports contracted slightly to $250M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +12.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $253M in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Fruit in Qatar (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| South Africa | 14.0 | 16.4 | 17.5 | 16.1 | 20.5 | 21.9 | 22.4 | 21.7 | 29.8 | 40.0 | 42.8 |
| India | 5.8 | 7.5 | 11.4 | 20.3 | 25.0 | 26.1 | 26.4 | 24.0 | 31.1 | 27.6 | 24.1 |
| Ecuador | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 5.5 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 13.9 | 17.8 |
| Philippines | 19.3 | 20.4 | 26.1 | 24.4 | 24.9 | 24.3 | 19.4 | 19.2 | 16.4 | 17.3 | 15.5 |
| Turkey | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 11.5 | 7.8 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 12.7 |
| Oman | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 4.7 | 7.5 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 8.9 |
| Egypt | 9.2 | 10.3 | 12.2 | 18.8 | 9.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.2 |
| Australia | 3.2 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 5.4 | 10.2 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.8 | 9.0 | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Iran | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 11.4 | 14.2 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.1 | 5.4 |
| Lebanon | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 7.0 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 12.6 | 20.4 | 13.2 | 4.6 |
| Others | 54.5 | 64.8 | 81.3 | 86.8 | 86.9 | 111 | 106 | 95.8 | 93.3 | 108 | 103 |
| Total | 113 | 128 | 159 | 185 | 195 | 235 | 230 | 223 | 237 | 253 | 250 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, South Africa (43K tons) constituted the largest fruit supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 18% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (21K tons), twofold. Iran (20K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (+31.3% per year) and Iran (+36.0% per year).
In value terms, South Africa ($43M), India ($24M) and Ecuador ($18M) constituted the largest fruit suppliers to Qatar, together accounting for 34% of total imports.
Ecuador, with a CAGR of +30.4%, 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
Bananas and plantains (45K tons), watermelons (35K tons) and oranges (34K tons) were the main products of fruit imports to Qatar, together accounting for 47% of total imports. Apples, lemons and limes, tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, mangoes, mangosteens and guavas, melons, grapes, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, pineapples, dates, avocados, pears and quinces, peaches and nectarines, papayas, figs, plums and sloes, kiwi fruits, grapefruits, apricots and persimmons lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 53%.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for persimmons (with a CAGR of +39.8%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, bananas and plantains ($41M), apples ($27M) and oranges ($25M) constituted the most imported types of fruits in Qatar, together accounting for 38% of total imports. Mangoes, mangosteens and guavas, watermelons, tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, grapes, lemons and limes, melons, dates, avocados, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified, pineapples, figs, pears and quinces, papayas, peaches and nectarines, plums and sloes, kiwi fruits, grapefruits, apricots and persimmons lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 62%.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the fruit price stood at $1,032 per ton (CIF, Qatar), with a decrease of -3.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 14%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,107 per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the average 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 Lebanon ($1,786 per ton), while the price for Iran ($265 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fruit 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 515 - Apples
- FCL 521 - Pears
- FCL 523 - Quinces
- FCL 526 - Apricots
- FCL 534 - Peaches and nectarines
- FCL 536 - Plums
- FCL 486 - Bananas
- FCL 489 - Plantains
- FCL 577 - Dates
- FCL 569 - Figs
- FCL 574 - Pineapples
- FCL 572 - Avocados
- FCL 571 - Mangoes
- FCL 490 - Oranges
- FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
- FCL 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
- FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
- FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes
- FCL 560 - Grapes
- FCL 567 - Watermelons
- FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes
- FCL 600 - Papayas
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
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)
- Harvested Area: 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
