Qatar: Market for Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms 2025

Market Size for Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms in Qatar

In 2022, the Qatari nutmeg, mace and cardamom market increased by 52% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms in Qatar

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Nutmeg, mace and cardamom production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The average yield of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms in Qatar stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms were harvested in Qatar; flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms

Exports from Qatar

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms, when their volume decreased by -77.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 164%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 109%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for nutmeg, mace and cardamom exports from Qatar, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to -23.8%.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the key foreign market for nutmeg, mace and cardamoms exports from Qatar.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled -42.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nutmeg, mace and cardamom export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -28.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 a decrease of -20.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2020 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -24.7% per year.

Imports of Nutmeg, Mace And Cardamoms

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, overseas purchases of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms increased by 75% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +87.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 102%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, nutmeg, mace and cardamom imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 108% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Guatemala (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of nutmeg, mace and cardamom to Qatar, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, nutmeg, mace and cardamom imports from Guatemala exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Guatemala amounted to +12.8%.

In value terms, Guatemala ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nutmeg, mace and cardamoms to Qatar, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Guatemala totaled +16.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nutmeg, mace and cardamom import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -25.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 Guatemala amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+58.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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