Qatar: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari root and tuber market surged to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Root And Tuber Production in Qatar

In value terms, root and tuber production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Qatar reduced modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the yield saw a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

The root and tuber harvested area in Qatar contracted sharply to X ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of roots and tubers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, root and tuber exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Qatar, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for roots and tubers exports from Qatar.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2020 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2020 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to X% per year.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers imported into Qatar skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to Qatar, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), sevenfold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Pakistan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Qatar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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