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View PricingAugust 2023 Witnesses a Significant Surge in Milk Imports to Qatar, Totaling $1.4M.
Qatar Milk Imports
In August 2023, imports of milk into Qatar expanded rapidly to 986 tons, picking up by 9.3% compared with the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 with an increase of 202% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in August 2023.
In value terms, milk imports skyrocketed to $1.4M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when imports increased by 564% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.2M. From November 2022 to August 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Milk in Qatar (thousand USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | |
| Austria | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 117 | 835 | 587 |
| Netherlands | 279 | 111 | 279 | 139 | 194 | 111 | 527 | 97.1 | 229 | 486 | 230 | 98.7 | 458 |
| Kuwait | 128 | 140 | 433 | 38.5 | 41.9 | 55.3 | 39.8 | 43.9 | 36.0 | 139 | 87.2 | 23.9 | 154 |
| Italy | 31.1 | N/A | 27.5 | 50.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 61.9 | N/A | 14.5 | N/A | 23.0 | 26.1 |
| Turkey | N/A | N/A | 26.0 | N/A | 45.4 | 45.5 | 44.3 | 31.1 | 60.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Australia | N/A | N/A | 1,369 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Spain | N/A | N/A | N/A | 29.7 | 30.0 | N/A | 96.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 29.6 | N/A | N/A |
| Others | 109 | 77.0 | 48.4 | 311 | 30.5 | 16.0 | 14.9 | 53.4 | 36.9 | 90.0 | 32.4 | 147 | 218 |
| Total | 547 | 329 | 2,182 | 568 | 341 | 228 | 722 | 287 | 363 | 729 | 497 | 1,128 | 1,443 |
Imports by Country
Austria (541 tons), the Netherlands (299 tons) and Kuwait (93 tons) were the main suppliers of milk imports to Qatar, with a combined 95% share of total imports.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +123.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest milk suppliers to Qatar were Austria ($587K), the Netherlands ($458K) and Kuwait ($154K), with a combined 83% share of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +123.6%, saw 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
In August 2023, whole fresh milk (880 tons) constituted the largest type of milk supplied to Qatar, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, whole fresh milk exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, skim milk (106 tons), eightfold.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of whole fresh milk totaled +11.1%.
In value terms, whole fresh milk ($1.3M) constituted the largest type of milk supplied to Qatar, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by skim milk ($180K), with a 12% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In August 2023, the milk price stood at $1,464 per ton (CIF, Qatar), rising by 17% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 128% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,952 per ton. From November 2022 to August 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($9,329 per ton), while the price for Austria ($1,085 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+303.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the milk 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 1130 - Camel milk
- FCL 882 - Cow milk, whole (fresh)
- FCL 1020 - Goat milk
- FCL 982 - Sheep milk
- FCL 951 - Buffalo milk
- FCL 888 - Skim Milk of Cows
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Qatar
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- 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
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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
