Price for Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Qatar - 2023

Price for Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Qatar (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds amounted to $11,748 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $18,238 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Spain ($24,980 per ton), while the price for Singapore ($7,181 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+42.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mollusc Preparations; Octopus, Prepared or Preserved in Qatar

In 2022, imports of mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds into Qatar stood at 13 tons, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of mollusc preparations; octopus, prepared or preserveds totaled $154K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.