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Qatar: Citric Acid Market 2024

Citric Acid Market Size in Qatar

In 2021, the Qatari citric acid market decreased by -53.7% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild expansion. Citric acid consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Citric Acid Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2021, the amount of citric acid and its salts and esters exported from Qatar stood at less than X kg, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, citric acid exports totaled less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Citric Acid Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, overseas purchases of citric acid and its salts and esters decreased by -58.7% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 584%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citric acid imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 888%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest citric acid supplier to Qatar, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, citric acid imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kuwait (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Indonesia (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +21.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (-32.3% per year) and Indonesia (-10.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citric acid and its salts and esters to Qatar, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +22.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (-31.6% per year) and Indonesia (-9.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average citric acid import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 77% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+8.3%), 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 citric acid and its salts and esters in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of citric acid consumption, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, citric acid consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.6% share.

What are the largest producers of citric acid and its salts and esters in the world?

China remains the largest citric acid producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 58% of total volume. Moreover, citric acid production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, eightfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of citric acid and its salts and esters to Qatar?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of citric acid to Qatar, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait, with a 6.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 5.9% share.

What is the average import price for citric acid and its salts and esters in Qatar?

The average citric acid import price stood at $1,169 per ton in 2021, jumping by 31% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the citric acid 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:

Prodcom 20143473 - Citric acid and its 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. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. 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 VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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. 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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023