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Qatar: Frozen Freshwater Fish Market 2025

Frozen Freshwater Fish Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari frozen freshwater fish market soared to $X in 2021, surging by 33% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. Frozen freshwater fish consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Exports

Exports from Qatar

Frozen freshwater fish exports from Qatar stood at X kg in 2015, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish exports totaled $X in 2015. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X kg) was the main destination for frozen freshwater fish exports from Qatar, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

Frozen Freshwater Fish Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, purchases abroad of frozen freshwater fish increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 144%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen freshwater fish imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 137%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Myanmar (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen freshwater fish to Qatar, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen freshwater fish imports from Myanmar exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Myanmar totaled +24.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+32.7% per year) and Vietnam (+18.9% per year).

In value terms, Myanmar ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen freshwater fish to Qatar, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Myanmar amounted to +23.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+32.0% per year) and Vietnam (+12.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen freshwater fish import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of frozen freshwater fish consumption was China, accounting for 19% of total volume. Moreover, frozen freshwater fish consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 5.3% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of frozen freshwater fish production in 2020 were China, Russia and India, together comprising 31% of global production. Indonesia, the United States, Myanmar, Brazil, Senegal, Argentina, Pakistan, Mexico, Vietnam and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.
In value terms, the largest frozen freshwater fish suppliers to Qatar were Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, together comprising 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by Oman, Pakistan, Taiwan Chinese) and India, which together accounted for a further 21%.
The average frozen freshwater fish export price stood at $23,711 per ton in 2015, flattening at the previous year.
In 2020, the average frozen freshwater fish import price amounted to $1,312 per ton, waning by -5.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen freshwater fish 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 10201360 - Frozen whole fresh water fish

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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