Qatar: Grain Market 2024

Grain Market Size in Qatar

After three years of decline, the Qatari grain market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Grain Production in Qatar

In value terms, grain production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Grain production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cereal grains in Qatar shrank to X tons per ha, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average grain yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grain harvested area in Qatar shrank notably to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Qatar

For the fourth year in a row, Qatar recorded growth in overseas shipments of cereal grains, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Qatar, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, grain exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2015, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 a decrease of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Grain Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cereal grains was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Qatar, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal grains to Qatar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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