Qatar: Kola Nut Market Overview 2021

Kola Nut Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari kola nut market stood at $X in 2019, remaining constant 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). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Kola Nut Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2020, kola nut exports from Qatar amounted to X kg, almost unchanged from 2019. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kola nut exports totaled $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tonnes) was the main destination for kola nut exports from Qatar, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average kola nut export price stood at $X per tonne in 2015, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked in 2015 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2015, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to X% per year.

Kola Nut Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2020, imports of kola nuts into Qatar was estimated at X kg, flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2016 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kola nut imports amounted to $X in 2020. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2016 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2015, the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) constituted the largest kola nut supplier to Qatar, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, kola nut imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tonnes), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest kola nut suppliers to Qatar were the United Arab Emirates ($X), India ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average kola nut import price stood at $X per tonne in 2015, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a precipitous slump. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2015, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for kola nuts in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of kola nut consumption was Nigeria (168K tonnes), accounting for 51% of total volume. Moreover, kola nut consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Cote d'Ivoire (59K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Cameroon (52K tonnes), with a 16% share.

What are the largest producers of kola nuts in the world?

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Nigeria (168K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of kola nut production, accounting for 53% of total volume. Moreover, kola nut production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Cote d'Ivoire (60K tonnes), threefold. Cameroon (52K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 16% share.

What are the leading suppliers of kola nuts to Qatar?

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In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($76K), India ($41K) and Saudi Arabia ($8.5K) were the largest kola nut suppliers to Qatar, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for kola nuts in Qatar?

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The average kola nut export price stood at $2,343 per tonne in 2015, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for kola nuts in Qatar?

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The average kola nut import price stood at $3,727 per tonne in 2015, reducing by -45.9% against the previous year.