Qatar: Market for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone 2024

Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Qatar

The Qatari limestone flux and limestone market shrank to $X in 2022, falling by -13.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Limestone flux and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Qatar

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 17%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Exports from Qatar

In 2015, approx. X tons of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone were exported from Qatar; increasing by 187% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 8,695%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2015 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports surged to $X in 2015. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 8,701% against the previous year. 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 limestone flux and limestone exports from Qatar, together accounting for 0.8% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone exports from Qatar, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +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

The average limestone flux and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2015, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a sharp curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2015, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Imports into Qatar

Limestone flux and limestone imports into Qatar contracted markedly to X tons in 2022, falling by -35.6% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 709% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,790%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Oman (X tons) was the main limestone flux and limestone supplier to Qatar, with a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, limestone flux and limestone imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Oman stood at +19.4%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) constituted the largest supplier of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone to Qatar, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Oman amounted to +61.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average limestone flux and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 134%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Oman totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+35.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform