Qatar: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari grain market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in Qatar

In value terms, grain production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average grain yield in Qatar fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average grain yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of grain were harvested in Qatar; which is down by X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The grain harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Qatar

For the fourth year in a row, Qatar recorded growth in shipments abroad of grain, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for grain exports from Qatar, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Pakistan was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price decreased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Grain Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of grain, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main grain supplier to Qatar, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Qatar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, grain import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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