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Qatar: Talc And Steatite Market 2025

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Qatar

In 2022, the Qatari talc and steatite market increased by 116% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from Qatar

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of talc and steatite decreased by 0% to X kg in 2015. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports totaled $X in 2015. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for talc and steatite exports from Qatar, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average talc and steatite export price stood at $X per ton in 2015, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2015, 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 the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2015, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to 0.0% per year.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, supplies from abroad of talc and steatite increased by 57% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest talc and steatite supplier to Qatar, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, talc and steatite imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iran (X tons), with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +175.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+38.2% per year) and Iran (-39.4% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of talc and steatite to Qatar, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +75.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+2.3% per year) and India (+46.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talc and steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded pronounced growth. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+103.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for talc and steatite in the world?

India remains the largest talc and steatite consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 16% of total volume. Moreover, talc and steatite consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 7.3% share.

What are the largest producers of talc and steatite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were India, China and Brazil, with a combined 43% share of global production. These countries were followed by Turkey, the United States, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, France, Pakistan, Finland, Canada, Afghanistan, Italy and Japan, which together accounted for a further 38%.

What are the leading suppliers of talc and steatite to Qatar?

In value terms, Austria constituted the largest supplier of talc and steatite to Qatar, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 16% share.

What is the average export price for talc and steatite in Qatar?

In 2015, the average talc and steatite export price amounted to $703 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for talc and steatite in Qatar?

In 2021, the average talc and steatite import price amounted to $225 per ton, waning by -67.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the talc and steatite 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.

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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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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
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024