Qatar: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2024

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Qatar

In 2022, the Qatari market for frozen, dried and smoked fish increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Qatar

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X,400% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from Qatar

In 2022, exports of frozen, dried and smoked fish from Qatar declined rapidly to X tons, dropping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Qatar, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Qatar.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Hong Kong SAR.

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen, dried and smoked fish were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish supplier to Qatar, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. Iran (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), India ($X) and Oman ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish suppliers to Qatar, together comprising X% of total imports. Iran, Pakistan, Thailand and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Iran, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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