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Qatar - Printing Ink - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Feb 7, 2025

Qatar Sees a 10% Jump in Printing Ink Imports, Reaching $4.4 Million in 2024

Qatar Printing Ink Imports

In 2024, purchases abroad of printing ink increased by 18% to 725 tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2014 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +98.1% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 58%. Imports peaked in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printing ink imports expanded markedly to $4.4M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2014 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +120.9% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 111%. Imports peaked at $5M in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.Qatar Printing Ink Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Printing Ink in Qatar (thousand USD)
20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
India15.92422296369071,0487546259458461,482
Saudi ArabiaN/A11722985.6N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A134523
United Kingdom505335393356322348224158459205420
ChinaN/A33028820026632623091.6166326394
IndonesiaN/A87.647.8N/A43.9N/AN/A97.92971,052373
United Arab Emirates21.348.947.622.6N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A38.1239
SpainN/AN/AN/A15.914.8N/A10850.1184139206
Japan5512,1071,8991,304357586275230453128190
Netherlands47136729427024340450.184.614469.0110
Ireland80359718850.579.876.665.3N/AN/AN/AN/A
Others1,0497809561,3437541,1858186761,5921,101511
Total3,4165,0124,5714,2842,9883,9742,5242,0134,2424,0384,448

Imports by Country

In 2024, India (451 tons) constituted the largest printing ink supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, printing ink imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (129 tons), threefold. China (57 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to +74.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+19.7% per year) and China (+18.2% per year).

In value terms, India ($1.5M) constituted the largest supplier of printing ink to Qatar, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($523K), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9.4% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +57.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+18.1% per year) and the UK (-1.8% per year).

Imports by Type

In 2024, color printing ink (643 tons) constituted the largest type of printing ink supplied to Qatar, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, color printing ink exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, black printing ink (82 tons), eightfold.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the volume of color printing ink imports totaled +22.7%.

In value terms, color printing ink ($3.5M) constituted the largest type of printing ink supplied to Qatar, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by black printing ink ($909K), with a 20% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2024, the printing ink price stood at $6,133 per ton (CIF, Qatar), with a decrease of -6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $8,718 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($36,183 per ton), while the price for India ($3,286 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the printing ink 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 20302450 - Black printing inks
  • Prodcom 20302470 - Printing inks (excluding black)

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. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
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    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
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    3. MOST CONSUMED 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
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    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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