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Qatar: Date Market 2025

Date Market Size in Qatar

For the fourth consecutive year, the Qatari date market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -37% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a tangible increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Date Production in Qatar

In value terms, date production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, the average date yield in Qatar contracted modestly to X kg per ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, posted a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average date yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the date harvested area in Qatar was estimated at X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 4.9% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the date harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Date Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, the amount of dates imported into Qatar fell dramatically to X tons, reducing by -49% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, date imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 89%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main suppliers of date imports to Qatar, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +60.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest date suppliers to Qatar were Jordan ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Oman ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +57.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average date import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 18%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average 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 Palestine ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of date consumption in 2021 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran, together comprising 43% of global consumption. Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, India, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

What are the largest producers of dates in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of date production in 2021 were Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran, with a combined 48% share of global production. These countries were followed by Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Libya and China, which together accounted for a further 45%.

What are the leading suppliers of dates to Qatar?

In value terms, the largest date suppliers to Qatar were Jordan, Kuwait and Oman, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of dates from Qatar?

It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 8.2% share.

What is the average export price for dates in Qatar?

In 2015, the average date export price amounted to $657 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for dates in Qatar?

In 2021, the average date import price amounted to $2,090 per ton, approximately equating the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the date 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 577 - Dates

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

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, HARVESTED AREA 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. Area Harvested, 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