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Qatar - Cheese and Curd - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Dec 7, 2023

Imports of Cheese and Curd in Qatar Surge 67% to $8.4M in August 2023

Qatar Cheese And Curd Imports

In August 2023, overseas purchases of cheese and curd were finally on the rise to reach 1.2K tons for the first time since May 2023, thus ending a two-month declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated a mild expansion from August 2022 to August 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, imports increased by +69.7% against July 2023 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cheese and curd imports surged to $8.4M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from August 2022 to August 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.6% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, imports increased by +21.4% against May 2023 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.Qatar Cheese And Curd Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Cheese And Curd in Qatar (thousand USD)
Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023
Denmark1,7673288992,0641,1071741,0201,0228861,1321,0459661,862
Italy3624107561,1431,046689840831768789640841999
Germany86941460186886832319246369.1450140122910
Turkey46844810246122322826517045.1558357224572
France522496413396369448371260302622385274495
United States360885576315267421239138325526388151270
Australia40512510884.6498268N/A294156157176N/A166
Others1,4022,3722,8632,5653,3272,0872,2392,3101,9622,6811,7362,4623,123
Total6,1535,4786,3187,8977,7064,6385,1665,4894,5136,9164,8665,0418,397

Imports by Country

Denmark (266 tons), Germany (136 tons) and Turkey (112 tons) were the main suppliers of cheese and curd imports to Qatar, with a combined 44% share of total imports. Italy, France, Australia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cheese and curd suppliers to Qatar were Denmark ($1.9M), Italy ($999K) and Germany ($910K), together accounting for 45% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +8.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In August 2023, processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) (648 tons) constituted the largest type of cheese and curd supplied to Qatar, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, cheese, other than blue-veined, grated, powdered or processed (257 tons), threefold. Unripened or uncured cheese (198 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) amounted to +1.8%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: cheese, other than blue-veined, grated, powdered or processed (+3.8% per month) and unripened or uncured cheese (-0.2% per month).

In value terms, processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) ($4.5M) constituted the largest type of cheese and curd supplied to Qatar, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by cheese, other than blue-veined, grated, powdered or processed ($2M), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by unripened or uncured cheese, with an 18% share.

Import Prices by Country

In August 2023, the cheese and curd price stood at $7,145 per ton (CIF, Qatar), waning by -1.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 19% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $7,920 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($13,233 per ton), while the price for Austria ($3,922 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  8. 8. IMPORTS

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    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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