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Qatar - Nonwoven Fabric - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Aug 15, 2023

Price of Nonwoven Fabric in Qatar Soars to $3,256 per Ton Following Three Months of Continuous Growth

Qatar Nonwoven Fabric Import Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the nonwoven fabric price amounted to $3,256 per ton (CIF, Qatar), with an increase of 5.7% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a temperate increase from April 2022 to April 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, nonwoven fabric import price increased by +61.6% against January 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 36% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,304 per ton in September 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to April 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($3,854 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($2,446 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Qatar Nonwoven Fabric Import Prices By Country (USD Per Ton)
COUNTRYImport Price of Nonwoven Fabric in Qatar (USD per ton)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
China2,5032,9983,3102,9903,0492,4672,1882,4061,9241,8462,2683,0133,854
India2,5252,9102,6832,6303,2082,8502,8492,6952,6442,1403,0542,2692,771
Saudi ArabiaN/AN/AN/AN/A2,5622,562N/A2,562N/AN/A2,5672,5372,446
Indonesia1,6031,6501,6651,6651,6651,6651,7241,6651,6651,6651,661N/AN/A
Average2,4252,4422,4242,4722,9753,3042,0992,3602,0842,0152,2633,0823,256

Qatar Nonwoven Fabric Imports

In April 2023, the amount of nonwoven fabrics imported into Qatar declined to 209 tons, reducing by -8.9% against the month before. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 when imports increased by 119% against the previous month.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports shrank modestly to $680K (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 with an increase of 43% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.7M. From September 2022 to April 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Qatar Nonwoven Fabric Imports by Country

In April 2023, India (112 tons) constituted the largest nonwoven fabric supplier to Qatar, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, nonwoven fabric imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (49 tons), twofold.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled -9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (-6.9% per month) and Saudi Arabia (+14.7% per month).

In value terms, India ($311K), China ($188K) and Saudi Arabia ($107K) constituted the largest nonwoven fabric suppliers to Qatar, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +14.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nonwoven fabric 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 13951010 - Non-wovens of a weight . .25 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951020 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .25 g/m. but . .70 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951030 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .70 g/m. but . .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951050 - Non-wovens of a weight of > .150 g/m. (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel, coated or covered)
  • Prodcom 13951070 - Non-wovens, coated or covered (including articles made from non-wovens) (excluding articles of apparel)

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. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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