Qatar - Nonwoven Fabric - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingPrice 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.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Nonwoven Fabric in Qatar (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | |
| China | 2,503 | 2,998 | 3,310 | 2,990 | 3,049 | 2,467 | 2,188 | 2,406 | 1,924 | 1,846 | 2,268 | 3,013 | 3,854 |
| India | 2,525 | 2,910 | 2,683 | 2,630 | 3,208 | 2,850 | 2,849 | 2,695 | 2,644 | 2,140 | 3,054 | 2,269 | 2,771 |
| Saudi Arabia | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2,562 | 2,562 | N/A | 2,562 | N/A | N/A | 2,567 | 2,537 | 2,446 |
| Indonesia | 1,603 | 1,650 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,724 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,661 | N/A | N/A |
| Average | 2,425 | 2,442 | 2,424 | 2,472 | 2,975 | 3,304 | 2,099 | 2,360 | 2,084 | 2,015 | 2,263 | 3,082 | 3,256 |
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.
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. 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
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
