Price for Cereal Flour; of Maize (Corn) in Qatar - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Cereal Flour; of Maize (Corn) in Qatar (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Cereal Flour; of Maize (Corn) in Qatar

Price for Cereal Flour; of Maize (Corn) in Qatar (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cereal flour; of maize (corn) stood at $769 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $2,512 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($2,130 per ton), while the price for Kenya ($588 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+49.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cereal Flour; of Maize (Corn) in Qatar

In 2022, approx. 758 tons of cereal flour; of maize (corn) were imported into Qatar; increasing by 295% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 550% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cereal flour; of maize (corn) imports surged to $583K in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Cereal Flour; of Maize (Corn) to Qatar in 2022:

1. Kenya (652.5 tons)
2. Philippines (43.0 tons)
3. Malaysia (27.0 tons)
4. Thailand (25.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform