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Qatar - Sheep And Goat Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Oct 15, 2024

Sheep and Goat Meat Import in Qatar Drops Significantly to $127M in 2023

Qatar Sheep And Goat Meat Imports

Sheep and goat meat imports into Qatar contracted to 21K tons in 2023, waning by -13.2% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 +4.6% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 34K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports fell notably to $127M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 49%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $231M. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.Qatar Sheep And Goat Meat Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Sheep And Goat Meat in Qatar (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Australia55.387.598.497.611419717616264.656.151.0
TanzaniaN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0.19.526.122.7
South Africa0.10.51.92.21.60.40.34.69.430.919.6
LebanonN/AN/AN/AN/A0.2N/A0.10.10.10.77.4
India17.516.718.113.712.513.310.05.56.37.27.0
SpainN/AN/AN/A1.12.92.14.39.011.614.65.0
Pakistan3.72.62.41.61.02.23.24.65.63.74.3
New Zealand5.54.69.36.96.82.92.81.92.02.01.1
Sudan2.84.04.84.76.04.92.23.66.74.10.8
Others7.96.98.56.410.87.86.86.614.523.48.3
Total92.8123143134155231206198130169127

Imports by Country

Australia (7.8K tons), Tanzania (4.2K tons) and South Africa (2.7K tons) were the main suppliers of sheep and goat meat imports to Qatar, together accounting for 72% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +590.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($51M) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Qatar, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($23M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 15% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (+619.9% per year) and South Africa (+71.8% per year).

Imports by Type

In 2023, lamb and sheep meat (20K tons) was the main type of sheep and goat meat supplied to Qatar, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, goat meat (1.1K tons), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of lamb and sheep meat imports totaled +5.3%.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat ($124M) constituted the largest type of sheep and goat meat supplied to Qatar, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by goat meat ($3.4M), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the sheep and goat meat price stood at $6,176 per ton (CIF, Qatar), which is down by -13.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $7,118 per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

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 New Zealand ($10,327 per ton), while the price for Spain ($3,503 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.4%), 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 sheep and goat meat 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 1017 - Goat meat
  • FCL 977 - Meat of sheep

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

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    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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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS 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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  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. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 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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