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Qatar - Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 26, 2024

Qatar's Import of Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids Sees Steep Decline to $6.6M by 2023

Qatar Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids Imports

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids imports into Qatar fell to 1.9K tons in 2023, with a decrease of -12.6% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 81%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.1K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids imports contracted notably to $6.6M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +43.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $9.2M, and then fell notably in the following year.Qatar Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids in Qatar (thousand USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Germany3,8893,5082,7393,0632,3733,3432,2862,0691,6562,6143,262
China1162086088311,2304101,1029084961,4511,125
TurkeyN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A72.46891,1813,173943
India329328235196425357320389359811494
United States235110103N/A88.293.764.527.651.0361391
Singapore88.575.9N/AN/A13176.919813719647.5154
France37321828040716.8391N/A411182295N/A
Belgium168N/A64152745625520.771.8112N/AN/A
Others244154329155312757573246514432276
Total5,4434,6024,9355,1785,0315,6854,6364,9484,7479,1836,646

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (817 tons) constituted the largest supplier of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids to Qatar, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (367 tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (235 tons), with a 13% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +29.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+7.1% per year) and Germany (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($3.3M) constituted the largest supplier of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids to Qatar, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($1.1M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 14% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+25.5% per year) and Turkey (+90.0% per year).

Imports by Type

Lauric acid and other acids, their salts and esters (499 tons), esters of acetic acid (excluding ethyl acetate) (426 tons) and ethyl acetate (365 tons) were the main products of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids imports to Qatar, together comprising 69% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by esters of acetic acid (excluding ethyl acetate) (with a CAGR of +29.2%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, lauric acid and other acids, their salts and esters ($4.5M) constituted the largest type of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids supplied to Qatar, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by mono-, di- or tri-chloroacetic acids; propionic, butanoic and pentanoic acids and their salts and esters ($609K), with a 9.2% share of total imports. It was followed by esters of acetic acid (excluding ethyl acetate), with a 9% share.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids price stood at $3,579 per ton (CIF, Qatar), declining by -17.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 69%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $5,269 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($13,956 per ton), while the price for India ($1,348 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+11.4%), 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 market for saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids 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 20143215 - Ethyl acetate
  • Prodcom 20143219 - Esters of acetic acid (excluding ethyl acetate)
  • Prodcom 20143220 - Mono-, di- or tri-chloroacetic acids, propionic, butanoic and pentanoic acids, their salts and esters
  • Prodcom 20143230 -
  • Prodcom 20143240 -
  • Prodcom 20143250 - Formic acid, its salts and esters
  • Prodcom 20143271 - Acetic acid
  • Prodcom 20143278 - Salts of acetic acid
  • Prodcom 20143280 - Lauric acid and others, salts and esters

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: 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

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  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

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  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. Export 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. 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012–2024

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