Qatar - Pumpkin (Squash And Gourds) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingQatar's October 2023 Pumpkin Import Plummets to $1.4M
Qatar Pumpkin Imports
In October 2023, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by -28% to 1.5K tons, falling for the second month in a row after four months of growth. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 64% against the previous month.
In value terms, pumpkin imports reduced dramatically to $1.4M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 with an increase of 30% month-to-month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Pumpkin 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 | |
| India | 937 | 589 | 446 | 498 | 574 | 646 | 589 | 721 | 643 | 730 | 901 | 942 | 787 |
| Bangladesh | 228 | 136 | 65.0 | 38.3 | 33.4 | 80.0 | 148 | 239 | 242 | 235 | 244 | 275 | 214 |
| Iran | 272 | 86.3 | 69.9 | 75.2 | 37.4 | 99.2 | 38.2 | 115 | 132 | 194 | 284 | 241 | 91.1 |
| Oman | N/A | 29.6 | 19.1 | 54.2 | 81.0 | 92.4 | 75.7 | 71.0 | 99.4 | 72.4 | 62.9 | 38.4 | 51.9 |
| Others | 313 | 325 | 173 | 128 | 216 | 235 | 242 | 274 | 206 | 138 | 222 | 253 | 209 |
| Total | 1,751 | 1,166 | 773 | 794 | 942 | 1,152 | 1,092 | 1,420 | 1,322 | 1,369 | 1,714 | 1,749 | 1,352 |
Imports by Country
Iran (641 tons), India (463 tons) and Oman (135 tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to Qatar, with a combined 85% share of total imports.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, India ($787K) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin to Qatar, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($214K), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 6.7% share.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from India stood at -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (-0.5% per month) and Iran (-8.7% per month).
Import Prices by Country
In October 2023, the pumpkin price amounted to $931 per ton (CIF, Qatar), increasing by 7.5% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 47% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,375 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to October 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($1,730 per ton), while the price for Iran ($142 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 (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pumpkin 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 394 - Pumpkins, squash and gourds
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
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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)
- Harvested Area: 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
