Qatar: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2025

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Qatar

The Qatari gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market contracted rapidly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -16.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Qatar

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Qatar

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone increased by 479% to X tons in 2015. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2015. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 8,701%. The exports peaked in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Qatar, together accounting for 87% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +252.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Qatar, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 3.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +1,838.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (0.0% per year) and Pakistan (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2015, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -36.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 21,022% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2015, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+1,602.2%).

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, the amount of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imported into Qatar dropped dramatically to X tons, reducing by -42.5% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 384% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 55%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Oman (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran stood at +6.4%.

In value terms, the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone suppliers to Qatar were Oman ($X) and Iran ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Oman, with a CAGR of +72.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 149% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 258%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Oman ($X per ton), while the price for Iran amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+42.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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