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View PricingDecline Observed in Qatar's Root and Tuber Imports As It Falls by 11% to $2.2M in October 2023
Qatar Root and Tuber Imports
In October 2023, the amount of roots and tubers imported into Qatar expanded to 6.2K tons, picking up by 4% against the previous month. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0% from October 2022 to October 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when imports increased by 75% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 6.6K tons. From July 2023 to October 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, root and tuber imports fell to $2.2M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5% from October 2022 to October 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 when imports increased by 58% month-to-month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Root and Tuber 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 | |
| Pakistan | 730 | 825 | 710 | 1,267 | 941 | 967 | 869 | 602 | 1,041 | 811 | 1,104 | 1,110 | 1,170 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 26.3 | 25.3 | 39.4 | 210 | 132 | 30.6 | 61.9 | N/A | 279 | 372 | 403 | 455 | 272 |
| India | 146 | 191 | 200 | 143 | 110 | 167 | 268 | 168 | 226 | 132 | 145 | 149 | 116 |
| Germany | 52.4 | 191 | 282 | 162 | 177 | 39.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 115 |
| Lebanon | 321 | 258 | 96.9 | 71.3 | 71.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 210 | 69.3 | 95.3 | 351 | 55.8 |
| Others | 574 | 691 | 635 | 653 | 375 | 777 | 600 | 817 | 750 | 397 | 465 | 405 | 470 |
| Total | 1,850 | 2,182 | 1,963 | 2,507 | 1,807 | 1,981 | 1,799 | 1,587 | 2,506 | 1,781 | 2,212 | 2,470 | 2,199 |
Imports by Country
In October 2023, Pakistan (3.9K tons) constituted the largest root and tuber supplier to Qatar, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Syrian Arab Republic (615 tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (204 tons), with a 3.3% share.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Pakistan totaled +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (+11.1% per month) and Germany (+5.7% per month).
In value terms, Pakistan ($1.2M) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to Qatar, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic ($272K), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 5.3% share.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Pakistan amounted to +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Syrian Arab Republic (+21.5% per month) and India (-1.9% per month).
Imports by Type
In October 2023, potatoes (5.8K tons) was the main type of root and tuber supplied to Qatar, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, potatoes exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, sweet potatoes (235 tons), more than tenfold.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of potatoes amounted to +2.2%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: sweet potatoes (+4.6% per month) and cassava (+9.3% per month).
In value terms, potatoes ($2M) constituted the largest type of root and tuber supplied to Qatar, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by sweet potatoes ($149K), with a 6.8% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In October 2023, the root and tuber price amounted to $356 per ton (CIF, Qatar), waning by -14.4% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 an increase of 29% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $467 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 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 India ($586 per ton), while the price for Iran ($140 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 Syrian Arab Republic (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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)
Country coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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- 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
