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Qatar - Roots And Tubers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Oct 27, 2023

Qatar's Import of Root and Tuber Surges by 58% Reaching $2.5M in June 2023

Qatar Root and Tuber Imports

Root and tuber imports into Qatar skyrocketed to 6.6K tons in June 2023, increasing by 75% compared with the previous month. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from June 2022 to June 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +4.0% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, imports increased by +74.7% against May 2023 indices.

In value terms, root and tuber imports skyrocketed to $2.5M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from June 2022 to June 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.7% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, imports increased by +57.9% against May 2023 indices.Qatar Root and Tuber Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Root and Tuber in Qatar (thousand USD)
Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023
Pakistan8507859291,2947308257101,2679419678696021,041
Syrian Arab Republic24.116920527326.325.339.421013230.661.9N/A279
India186247204270146191200143110167268168226
LebanonN/A44722030732125896.971.371.4N/AN/AN/A210
GermanyN/AN/AN/AN/A52.419128216217739.6N/AN/AN/A
Others387368422422574691635653375777600817750
Total1,4472,0161,9812,5661,8502,1821,9632,5071,8071,9811,7991,5872,506

Imports by Country

In June 2023, Pakistan (3.1K tons) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to Qatar, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Syrian Arab Republic (760 tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lebanon (598 tons), with a 9.1% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Pakistan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (+20.6% per month) and Lebanon (-3.8% per month).

In value terms, Pakistan ($1M) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to Qatar, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic ($279K), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 9% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Pakistan stood at +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (+22.6% per month) and India (+1.6% per month).

Imports by Type

In June 2023, potatoes (6.2K tons) was the main type of root and tuber supplied to Qatar, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, potatoes exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, sweet potatoes (252 tons), more than tenfold. Cassava (86 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.3% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of potatoes amounted to +4.1%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: sweet potatoes (+11.0% per month) and cassava (+7.7% per month).

In value terms, potatoes ($2.2M) constituted the largest type of root and tuber supplied to Qatar, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by sweet potatoes ($159K), with a 6.4% share of total imports. It was followed by roots and tubers, nes, with a 2.9% share.

Import Prices by Country

In June 2023, the root and tuber price amounted to $380 per ton (CIF, Qatar), shrinking by -9.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 29% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $467 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the countries with the highest prices were India ($472 per ton) and Jordan ($414 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($336 per ton) and Lebanon ($351 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+7.6%), 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 root and tuber 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 125 - Cassava
  • FCL 149 - Roots and tubers nes
  • FCL 122 - Sweet potatoes
  • FCL 136 - Taro (Cocoyam)
  • FCL 137 - Yams
  • FCL 135 - Yautia (Cocoyam)

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  • 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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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

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    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012-2024

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