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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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