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Qatar: Tapioca And Substitutes Market 2025

Tapioca And Substitutes Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari tapioca and substitutes market dropped significantly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -34.4% 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). Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Tapioca And Substitutes Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2021, approx. X tons of tapioca and substitutes were exported from Qatar; approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tapioca and substitutes exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2015. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons) was the main destination for tapioca and substitutes exports from Qatar, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kuwait was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tapioca and substitutes export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to 0.0% per year.

Tapioca And Substitutes Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, tapioca and substitutes imports into Qatar shrank notably to X tons, falling by -33.3% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 254%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, tapioca and substitutes imports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 301% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), India (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) were the main suppliers of tapioca and substitutes imports to Qatar, together accounting for 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sri Lanka (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest tapioca and substitutes suppliers to Qatar were Thailand ($X), India ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X), together comprising 86% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of +17.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tapioca and substitutes import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 30%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+6.4%), 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 tapioca and substitutes in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of tapioca and substitutes consumption in 2021 were Taiwan Chinese), the United States and Malaysia, together comprising 44% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, the Netherlands and Pakistan, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the largest producers of tapioca and substitutes in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of tapioca and substitutes production in 2021 were Thailand, Taiwan Chinese) and Cote d'Ivoire, with a combined 87% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of tapioca and substitutes to Qatar?

In value terms, Thailand, India and Sri Lanka appeared to be the largest tapioca and substitutes suppliers to Qatar, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for tapioca and substitutes in Qatar?

The average tapioca and substitutes export price stood at $3,433 per ton in 2014, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tapioca and substitutes in Qatar?

The average tapioca and substitutes import price stood at $1,040 per ton in 2021, jumping by 18% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tapioca and substitutes 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 10621200 - Tapioca and substitutes therefor prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar forms

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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

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 PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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 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)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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 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