Qatar: Grapefruit Market Overview 2021

Grapefruit Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari grapefruit market expanded remarkably to $X in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Grapefruit consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2019, overseas shipments of grapefruits increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the fifth consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, grapefruit exports reached $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Maldives (X tonnes) was the main destination for grapefruit exports from Qatar, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Maldives was relatively modest.

In value terms, Maldives ($X) also remains the key foreign market for grapefruit exports from Qatar.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Maldives totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average grapefruit export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, grapefruit export price increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne, and then contracted in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Maldives.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Maldives amounted to +X% per year.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2019, the amount of grapefruits imported into Qatar reached X tonnes, growing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grapefruit imports reached $X in 2019. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tonnes), South Africa (X tonnes) and Argentina (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of grapefruit imports to Qatar, together accounting for X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Egypt and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grapefruit suppliers to Qatar were South Africa ($X), Turkey ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, India (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, grapefruit import price increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the price for Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, 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 grapefruits in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of grapefruit consumption was China (9.8M tonnes), accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Viet Nam (695K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (507K tonnes), with a 3.4% share.

What are the largest producers of grapefruits in the world?

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China (9.9M tonnes) remains the largest grapefruit producing country worldwide, accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Viet Nam (698K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (512K tonnes), with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of grapefruits to Qatar?

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In value terms, the largest grapefruit suppliers to Qatar were South Africa ($134K), Turkey ($108K) and Argentina ($74K), with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 22%.

What are the leading importers of grapefruits from Qatar?

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In value terms, Maldives ($15K) remains the key foreign market for grapefruit exports from Qatar.

What is the average export price for grapefruits in Qatar?

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The average grapefruit export price stood at $1,050 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -4.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapefruits in Qatar?

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In 2019, the average grapefruit import price amounted to $950 per tonne, increasing by 8.7% against the previous year.