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Qatar: Beef Market 2025

Beef Market Size in Qatar

For the eighth year in a row, the Qatari beef market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 26% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Beef Production in Qatar

In value terms, beef production shrank significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 252% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In 2021, the average beef yield in Qatar dropped notably to X kg per head, with a decrease of -18.5% against 2020 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by 265%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for beef production in Qatar soared to X heads, with an increase of 23% on the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Beef Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2015, the amount of beef (cattle meat) exported from Qatar stood at X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2014 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, beef exports totaled $X in 2015. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for beef exports from Qatar, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, beef exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year) and Germany (0.0% per year).

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to India was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year) and Germany (0.0% per year).

Beef Imports

Imports into Qatar

For the eighth consecutive year, Qatar recorded growth in overseas purchases of beef (cattle meat), which increased by 20% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, beef imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of beef imports to Qatar, with a combined 68% share of total imports. Australia, South Africa, the United States, Jordan, Tanzania, Kuwait and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +65,839.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Australia ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest beef suppliers to Qatar, together accounting for 49% of total imports. Pakistan, the United States, South Africa, Jordan, New Zealand, Tanzania and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +60,374.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average beef import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for beef (cattle meat) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of beef consumption in 2020 were the United States, China and Brazil, together accounting for 42% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Argentina, Pakistan, Mexico, Russia, India, France, Australia, Germany and Canada, which together accounted for a further 21%.

What are the largest producers of beef (cattle meat) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of beef production in 2020 were the United States, Brazil and China, with a combined 40% share of global production. These countries were followed by Argentina, India, Australia, Pakistan, Mexico, Russia, France, Canada and Germany, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of beef (cattle meat) to Qatar?

In value terms, the largest beef suppliers to Qatar were Australia, Brazil and India, with a combined 43% share of total imports. Pakistan, the United States, South Africa and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 57%.

What are the leading importers of beef (cattle meat) from Qatar?

In value terms, the largest markets for beef exported from Qatar were India, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. Moreover, beef exports in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, the United Arab Emirates, sevenfold.

What is the average export price for beef (cattle meat) in Qatar?

In 2015, the average beef export price amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for beef (cattle meat) in Qatar?

The average beef import price stood at $less than 0.1 per ton in 2020, flattening at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the beef 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 947 - Buffalo meat
FCL 867 - Meat of cattle

Country coverage:

Qatar

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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. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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