Qatar: Frozen Potato Market 2025

Frozen Potato Market Size in Qatar

In 2021, the Qatari frozen potato market decreased by -0.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -4.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Potato Production in Qatar

In value terms, frozen potato production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 57%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Qatar

Frozen potato exports from Qatar stood at X tons in 2015, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen potato exports totaled $X in 2015. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen potato exports from Qatar.

From 2015 to 2015, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) and Oman ($X) constituted the largest markets for frozen potato exported from Qatar worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, imports of frozen potatoes into Qatar rose to X tons, growing by 2.8% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +75.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen potato imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -4.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen potato imports to Qatar, together accounting for 87% of total imports. Germany, France, Turkey and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +85.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potatoes to Qatar, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +15.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+18.6% per year) and the United States (+4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen potato import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. 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.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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