Qatar: Frozen Potato Market 2022

Frozen Potato Market Size in Qatar

In 2021, the Qatari frozen potato market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Potato Production in Qatar

In value terms, frozen potato production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2021, exports of frozen potatoes from Qatar was estimated at less than X kg, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato exports stood at less than $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen potato exports from Qatar.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X value terms, the largest markets for frozen potato exported from Qatar were Kuwait ($X) and Oman ($X the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2015, the average frozen potato export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked in 2015 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (X%).

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Qatar

Frozen potato imports into Qatar was estimated at X tons in 2021, picking up by X% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen potato imports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen potato imports to Qatar, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, France and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Turkey (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potato to Qatar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and the United States (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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