Qatar: Market for Soap In Different Forms 2025

Market Size for Soap In Different Forms in Qatar

The Qatari soap in different forms market contracted notably to $X in 2021, declining by -42.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt decline. Soap in different forms consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Soap In Different Forms

Exports from Qatar

In 2015, the amount of soap in different forms exported from Qatar was estimated at X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, soap in different forms exports amounted to $X in 2015. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2015 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for soap in different forms exports from Qatar, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, soap in different forms exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iraq (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (0.0% per year) and Iraq (0.0% per year).

It was followed by Kuwait, with a 6.6% share.

From 2015 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (0.0% per year) and Kuwait (0.0% per year).

Imports of Soap In Different Forms

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, approx. X tons of soap in different forms were imported into Qatar; dropping by -24.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soap in different forms imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of soap in different forms imports to Qatar, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +146.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), China ($X) and Pakistan ($X) were the largest soap in different forms suppliers to Qatar, together comprising 61% of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +58.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 2021, the average soap in different forms import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -28.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 35%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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