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Qatar - Quinoa - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Qatar - Quinoa - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Feb 1, 2025

In 2024, Qatar's Average Quinoa Imports Reach $653K

Qatar Quinoa Imports

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of quinoa decreased by -11.8% to 156 tons in 2024. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 372%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 177 tons in 2023, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, quinoa imports fell to $653K (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 258%. Imports peaked at $809K in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.Qatar Quinoa Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Quinoa in Qatar (thousand USD)
20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
PeruN/AN/A12230.466.1132145151292529459
ItalyN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A35.055.1
United StatesN/AN/AN/A76.839.317110835.9241N/A47.5
IndiaN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A135N/AN/A
ChinaN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A68.8N/A
South KoreaN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A62.7N/AN/A
Bolivia45.314756.0N/AN/A57.339.437.9N/AN/AN/A
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A18.0N/A16.078.221.491.8
Total45.3147178107105378292241809654653

Imports by Country

In 2024, Peru (120 tons) constituted the largest quinoa supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, quinoa imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (15 tons), eightfold.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru stood at +31.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+33.3% per year) and the United States (-7.6% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($459K) constituted the largest supplier of quinoa to Qatar, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($55K), with an 8.4% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru amounted to +18.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+57.4% per year) and the United States (-6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2024, the quinoa price stood at $4,187 per ton (CIF, Qatar), rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $13,708 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices remained at a 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 United States ($6,690 per ton), while the price for Italy ($3,772 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the quinoa 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 92 - Quinoa

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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  2. How to load your idle production capacity
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    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
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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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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD

  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
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    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    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. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    25. Yield, 2012–2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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