Qatar: Worked Flat Glass Market 2024

Worked Flat Glass Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari worked flat glass market declined notably to $X in 2021, shrinking by -56.6% 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). In general, consumption, however, saw strong growth. Worked flat glass consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Worked Flat Glass Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2017, shipments abroad of worked flat glass decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 613%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2017, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, worked flat glass exports stood at $X in 2017. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 746% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2017, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X kg) was the main destination for worked flat glass exports from Qatar, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, worked flat glass exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X kg), threefold. Poland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 17% share.

From 2013 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (0.0% per year) and Poland (0.0% per year).

It was followed by France, with a 14% share.

From 2013 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (0.0% per year) and France (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average worked flat glass export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 5,581% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2017, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2017, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+573.5%).

Worked Flat Glass Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, imports of worked flat glass into Qatar contracted remarkably to X tons, which is down by -53.7% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 209% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, worked flat glass imports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 171% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of worked flat glass to Qatar, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, worked flat glass imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+101.1% per year) and Belgium (+37.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of worked flat glass to Qatar, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +10.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+18.2% per year) and Germany (-23.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average worked flat glass import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -28.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 134%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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