Qatar: Frozen Potato Market Overview 2021

Frozen Potato Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari frozen potato market amounted to $X in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Frozen Potato Production in Qatar

In value terms, frozen potato production fell to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Frozen potato production peaked at $X in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2020, the amount of frozen potatoes exported from Qatar amounted to X kg, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato exports stood at $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a tangible increase. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2010 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tonnes) and Kuwait (X tonnes) were the main destinations of frozen potato exports from Qatar, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2015, the biggest increases were in Kuwait (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen potato exported from Qatar were Kuwait ($X) and Oman ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Kuwait (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen potato export price stood at $X per tonne in 2015, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible decline. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2010 to 2015, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2015, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Oman totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait.

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of frozen potatoes were imported into Qatar; picking up by X% on 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato imports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, faced a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Pakistan (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potato to Qatar, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland (X tonnes), with a X% share of total imports. Jordan (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Pakistan amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Jordan (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest frozen potato suppliers to Qatar were Pakistan ($X), the UK ($X) and Jordan ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, Morocco and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average frozen potato import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the price for Pakistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen potatoes in the world?

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China (5.5M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen potato consumption, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, frozen potato consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (2.4M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (2.1M tonnes), with a 8.9% share.

What are the largest producers of frozen potatoes in the world?

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China (5.4M tonnes) remains the largest frozen potato producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 22% of total volume. Moreover, frozen potato production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (2.5M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (2.2M tonnes), with a 9.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen potatoes to Qatar?

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In value terms, the largest frozen potato suppliers to Qatar were Pakistan ($20K), the UK ($19K) and Jordan ($13K), together accounting for 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, Morocco and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 17%.

What are the leading importers of frozen potatoes from Qatar?

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In value terms, Kuwait ($22K) and Oman ($12K) appeared to be the largest markets for frozen potato exported from Qatar worldwide, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for frozen potatoes in Qatar?

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In 2015, the average frozen potato export price amounted to $677 per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen potatoes in Qatar?

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The average frozen potato import price stood at $788 per tonne in 2020, waning by -9.4% against the previous year.