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Qatar: Meat Market 2025

Meat Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari meat market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Meat Production in Qatar

In value terms, meat production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat in Qatar contracted to X kg per head in 2022, which is down by X% on the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for meat production in Qatar; growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the number of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of meat, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. 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 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Qatar, with a combined X% share of total imports. Tanzania, South Africa, Brazil, Spain, Turkey, the United States and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of X.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Pakistan ($X) were the largest meat suppliers to Qatar, together accounting for X% of total imports. Tanzania, Brazil, India, the United States, Spain, Turkey and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for meat in the world?

China remains the largest meat consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 30% of total volume. Moreover, meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, threefold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.9% share.

What are the largest producers of meat in the world?

China remains the largest meat producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of meat to Qatar?

In value terms, Australia constituted the largest supplier of meat to Qatar, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 9.2% share.

What are the leading importers of meat from Qatar?

In value terms, the largest markets for meat exported from Qatar were India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 97% of total exports.

What is the average export price for meat in Qatar?

The average meat export price stood at $2,745 per ton in 2015, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for meat in Qatar?

In 2021, the average meat import price amounted to $5,776 per ton, falling by -3.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat 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 1108 - Meat of asses
FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
FCL 1017 - Goat meat
FCL 1097 - Horse meat
FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
FCL 1035 - Pig meat
FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
FCL 977 - Meat of sheep

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, PRODUCING ANIMALS 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. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 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