Qatar: Hazelnut Market Overview 2021

Hazelnut Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari hazelnut market reduced rapidly to $X in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Hazelnut Production in Qatar

In value terms, hazelnut production fell markedly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2019, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of hazelnuts in Qatar was estimated at X kg per ha in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the yield saw 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 2019, approx. X ha of hazelnuts were harvested in Qatar; remaining stable against 2018 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports from Qatar

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of hazelnuts decreased by -X% to X kg in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. As a result, exports attained the peak of X kg. From 2009 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, hazelnut exports contracted markedly to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X kg) was the main destination for hazelnut exports from Qatar, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average hazelnut export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to X% per year.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2019, approx. X kg of hazelnuts were imported into Qatar; with a decrease of -X% against the year before. In general, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut imports declined markedly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Saudi Arabia (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of hazelnut to Qatar, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, hazelnut imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X kg), twofold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-X% per year) and Lebanon (-X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hazelnut to Qatar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-X% per year) and Lebanon (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hazelnut import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne), while the price for Lebanon ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for hazelnuts in the world?

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Turkey (775K tonnes) remains the largest hazelnut consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 68% of total volume. Moreover, hazelnut consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy (103K tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (59K tonnes), with a 5.2% share.

What are the largest producers of hazelnuts in the world?

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Turkey (776K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of hazelnut production, accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, hazelnut production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (99K tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (59K tonnes), with a 5.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of hazelnuts to Qatar?

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In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($124) constituted the largest supplier of hazelnut to Qatar, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($40), with a 24% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for hazelnuts in Qatar?

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The average hazelnut export price stood at $6,879 per tonne in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for hazelnuts in Qatar?

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In 2019, the average hazelnut import price amounted to $3,300 per tonne, which is down by -35.5% against the previous year.