Qatar: Non-Wheat Groats Market 2025

Non-Wheat Groats Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari non-wheat groats market shrank markedly to $X in 2021, falling by -35.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Wheat Groats Production in Qatar

In value terms, non-wheat groats production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Non-Wheat Groats Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2015, approx. X tons of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) were exported from Qatar; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-wheat groats exports amounted to $X in 2015. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of non-wheat groats exports from Qatar, together comprising 91% of total exports.

From 2015 to 2015, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-wheat groats exported from Qatar worldwide, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Wheat Groats Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, imports of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) into Qatar fell rapidly to X tons, waning by -41.9% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 8,267% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-wheat groats imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 4,050%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) was the main supplier of non-wheat groats to Qatar, accounting for a 108% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia (X tons), with a 3.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +25.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+18.8% per year) and the United States (-99.9% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) to Qatar, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India totaled +19.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+19.1% per year) and the United States (-99.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-wheat groats import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 232% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+798.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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