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Qatar: Passenger Car Market 2024

Passenger Car Market Size in Qatar

In 2021, the Qatari passenger car market increased by 32% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. Passenger car consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Passenger Car Exports

Exports from Qatar

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of passenger cars decreased by 0% to X units in 2015. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, passenger car exports totaled $X in 2015. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked in 2015 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 passenger car exported from Qatar were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined 62% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +24.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 passenger car export price amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2015 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+1,315.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Passenger Car Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of passenger cars, when their volume increased by 24% to X units. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, passenger car imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

In value terms, Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest passenger car suppliers to Qatar, together accounting for 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, China, South Korea, India, Mexico, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese) and Australia, which together accounted for a further 26%.

China, with a CAGR of +50.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average passenger car import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -20% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 36%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018, and then fell significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+12.9%), 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 passenger cars in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of passenger car consumption in 2021 were China, India and the United States, together accounting for 42% of global consumption. The Netherlands, Japan, the UK, France, Indonesia, Mexico, Italy, Brazil, Russia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

What are the largest producers of passenger cars in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of passenger car production in 2021 were China, India and Thailand, together comprising 47% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of passenger cars to Qatar?

In value terms, the largest passenger car suppliers to Qatar were Japan, Germany and the United States, together comprising 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, South Korea, Mexico, China and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 19%.

What are the leading importers of passenger cars from Qatar?

In value terms, China, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates appeared to be the largest markets for passenger car exported from Qatar worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Iraq, Egypt, Angola, Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What is the average export price for passenger cars in Qatar?

The average passenger car export price stood at $15,531 per unit in 2015, leveling off at the previous year.

What is the average import price for passenger cars in Qatar?

The average passenger car import price stood at $30,424 per unit in 2019, falling by -20% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the passenger car 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:

Prodcom 29102100 - Vehicles with spark-ignition engine of a cylinder capacity. 1 .500 cm., new
Prodcom 29102230 - Motor vehicles with a petrol engine > 1 .500 cm. (including motor caravans of a capacity > 3 .000 cm.) (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
Prodcom 29102250 - Motor caravans with a spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine of a cylinder capacity > 1 .500 cm. but . 3 .000 cm.
Prodcom 29102310 - Motor vehicles with a diesel or semi-diesel engine . 1 .500 cm. (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, s nowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
Prodcom 29102330 - Motor vehicles with a diesel or semi-diesel engine > 1 .500 cm. but . 2 .500 cm. (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, motor caravans, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
Prodcom 29102340 - Motor vehicles with a diesel or semi-diesel engine > 2 .500 cm. (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, motor caravans, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
Prodcom 29102353 - Motor caravans with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) of a cylinder capacity > 1 .500 cm. but . 2 .500 cm.
Prodcom 29102355 - Motor caravans with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) of a cylinder capacity > 2 .500 cm.
Prodcom 29102400 - Other motor vehicles for the transport of persons (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
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Prodcom 29102430 -
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Prodcom 29102490 -

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. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. 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 VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023