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Qatar: Maize Market 2025

Maize Market Size in Qatar

In 2022, the Qatari maize market decreased by -20% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed resilient growth. Maize consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Maize Production in Qatar

In value terms, maize production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 203% against the previous year. Maize production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of maize in Qatar shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 1.4%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average maize yield remained at a somewhat 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, the maize harvested area in Qatar reduced dramatically to X ha, which is down by -33% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 195% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Maize Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, purchases abroad of maize decreased by -32.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, maize imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Romania (X tons) constituted the largest maize supplier to Qatar, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, maize imports from Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Romania totaled +97.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-3.3% per year) and Pakistan (+49.8% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of maize to Qatar, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Romania totaled +124.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-2.5% per year) and Pakistan (+52.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average maize import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+30.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for maize in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of maize consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and Brazil, with a combined 55% share of global consumption. Mexico, Argentina, India, Indonesia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

What are the largest producers of maize in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of maize production in 2021 were the United States, China and Brazil, together comprising 62% of global production. These countries were followed by Argentina, Ukraine, India, Mexico and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 15%.

What are the leading suppliers of maize to Qatar?

In value terms, the largest maize suppliers to Qatar were Romania, India and Brazil, together comprising 64% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of maize from Qatar?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia constituted the largest markets for maize exported from Qatar worldwide.

What is the average import price for maize in Qatar?

The average maize import price stood at $264 per ton in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the maize 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:

FCL 56 - Maize

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024