Qatar: Market for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Qatar

In 2021, the Qatari market for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -40.7% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Qatar

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations were exported from Qatar; picking up by 4% on 2020. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 491%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 497%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to No country was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations exported from Qatar were Oman ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Iraq ($X), with a combined 7.8% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of +82.3%, 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.

Export Prices by Country

In 2015, the average export price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2015 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2015, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Saudi Arabia (+63.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Soap Surface-Active Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations into Qatar shrank rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -21.7% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 34% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled +64.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+37.8% per year) and China (+19.1% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations to Qatar, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey totaled +58.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+42.7% per year) and the United States (+10.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-soap surface-active washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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