Qatar: Castor Oil Seed Market Overview 2020

Castor Oil Seed Market Size in Qatar

The revenue of the castor oil seed market in Qatar amounted to $X in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, castor oil seed consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the castor oil seed market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Castor Oil Seed Production in Qatar

In 2017, the amount of castor oil seed produced in Qatar totaled X kg, flattening at the previous year. Overall, castor oil seed production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Castor oil seed output in Qatar indicated a relatively flat trend pattern, which was largely conditioned by a relatively flat trend pattern of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2017, average yield of castor oil seed in Qatar amounted to X kg per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, castor oil seed yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, harvested area of castor oil seed in Qatar totaled X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, castor oil seed harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Castor Oil Seed Exports from Qatar

In 2017, approx. X kg of castor oil seed were exported from Qatar; remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, castor oil seed exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Qatar exports peaked of X kg in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

In value terms, castor oil seed exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, castor oil seed exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Qatar exports peaked of $X in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

Castor Oil Seed Exports by Country from Qatar

India prevails in castor oil seed exports structure, accounting for X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. The Netherlands (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest growing in terms of the castor oil seed exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Germany (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of India (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest castor oil seed supplier from Qatar, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In India, castor oil seed exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Castor Oil Seed Export Prices by Country in Qatar

In 2017, the castor oil seed export price in Qatar amounted to $X per tonne, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, castor oil seed export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Qatar export price peaked of $X per tonne in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2017.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Germany ($X per tonne), while India ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Castor Oil Seed Imports into Qatar

In 2017, the amount of castor oil seed imported into Qatar stood at X tonnes, leveling off at the previous year. In general, castor oil seed imports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the castor oil seed imports attained its maximum volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, castor oil seed imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, the total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the castor oil seed imports increased by +X% against 2008 indices. Qatar imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Castor Oil Seed Imports by Country into Qatar

China represented the key importer of castor oil seed in the world, with the volume of imports reaching X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. The U.S. (X tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total imports. Thailand (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and South Korea (X tonnes) occupied the slight share of total imports.

China was also the fastest growing in terms of the castor oil seed imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Thailand (+X%), South Korea (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Germany (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Italy, the Netherlands and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Thailand (-X%), the U.S. (-X%) and China (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported castor oil seed into Qatar, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In China, castor oil seed imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Castor Oil Seed Import Prices by Country in Qatar

In 2017, the castor oil seed import price in Qatar amounted to $X per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, castor oil seed import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for castor oil seed attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for castor oil seed failed to regain its momentum.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Italy ($X per tonne) and Germany ($X per tonne), while Thailand ($X per tonne) and China ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by France (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform