Qatar - Prepared Additives For Mineral Oils - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingImport of Additives for Lubricants Surges to $1.2M in October 2023 in Qatar
Qatar Lubricant Additives Imports
In October 2023, the amount of prepared additives for mineral oils imported into Qatar dropped to 352 tons, shrinking by -6.7% against September 2023 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 with an increase of 183% month-to-month.
In value terms, lubricant additives imports expanded markedly to $1.2M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 with an increase of 255% against the previous month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Lubricant Additives in Qatar (thousand USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| United States | 2,276 | 205 | 1,674 | 536 | 415 | 583 | 518 | 331 | 142 | 616 | 289 | 422 | 589 |
| Russia | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 173 | 183 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 179 | 242 |
| Oman | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 55.5 | 25.2 | N/A | N/A | 18.6 | N/A | 40.6 | N/A | 41.2 |
| United Arab Emirates | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 115 | 38.3 |
| India | 140 | 310 | 206 | 106 | 185 | 30.9 | 55.6 | 48.3 | 172 | 101 | 14.4 | 28.7 | 30.1 |
| Singapore | 145 | N/A | N/A | 102 | 103 | 224 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 110 | 22.1 | 167 | N/A |
| Finland | 103 | N/A | N/A | 115 | 119 | 123 | N/A | 123 | 363 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Others | 397 | 97.3 | 292 | 131 | 34.8 | 184 | 504 | 349 | 206 | 485 | 221 | 142 | 258 |
| Total | 3,061 | 612 | 2,172 | 990 | 913 | 1,343 | 1,261 | 851 | 902 | 1,312 | 587 | 1,054 | 1,197 |
Imports by Country
The United States (133 tons), Russia (71 tons) and the United Arab Emirates (52 tons) were the main suppliers of lubricant additives imports to Qatar, with a combined 72% share of total imports.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the United States ($589K) constituted the largest supplier of lubricant additives to Qatar, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($242K), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a 3.4% share.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -10.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Russia (+4.9% per month) and Oman (-3.7% per month).
Import Prices by Country
In October 2023, the lubricant additives price amounted to $3,398 per ton (CIF, Qatar), rising by 22% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2023 an increase of 78% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,790 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to October 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($6,011 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($742 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 India (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lubricant additives 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 20594250 - Anti-knock preparations
- Prodcom 20594270 - Additives for lubricating oils
- Prodcom 20594290 - Additives for mineral oils or for other liquids used for the same purpose as mineral oils (including gasoline) (excluding anti-knock preparations, additives for lubricating oils)
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
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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
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
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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)
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)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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
- 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)
- 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
