Qatar: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Qatar

After three years of decline, the Qatari vegetable market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Qatar

In value terms, vegetable production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Qatar was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, vegetable yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Qatar reduced to X ha, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, vegetable harvested area increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2022, the amount of vegetables exported from Qatar expanded modestly to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Qatar, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman stood at X%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Qatar, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetables were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable to Qatar, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Iran ($X), India ($X) and Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest vegetable suppliers to Qatar, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Iran, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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