Qatar: Manuka Market Overview 2021

Manuka Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari manuka market soared to $X in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Manuka consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Manuka Production in Qatar

In value terms, manuka production stood at $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Manuka Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2019, after four years of decline, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of manuka, when their volume decreased by -X% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2010 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, manuka exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lebanon stood at -X%.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Lebanon amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average manuka export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient expansion. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Manuka Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of manuka were imported into Qatar; picking up by X% on 2018. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, manuka imports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, India (X tonnes) constituted the largest manuka supplier to Qatar, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, manuka imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tonnes), threefold. Germany (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Germany ($X) and Yemen ($X) constituted the largest manuka suppliers to Qatar, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Australia, Switzerland, Turkey, Pakistan and China, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average manuka import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

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The countries with the highest volumes of manuka consumption in 2019 were China (330K tonnes), the U.S. (252K tonnes) and Turkey (104K tonnes), with a combined 36% share of global consumption. Canada, Iran, Germany, Russia, Ethiopia, the UK, Japan, France, Spain and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

What are the largest producers of manuka in the world?

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China (444K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of manuka production, accounting for 23% of total volume. Moreover, manuka production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (109K tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Canada (80K tonnes), with a 4.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of manuka to Qatar?

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In value terms, the largest manuka suppliers to Qatar were India ($2M), Germany ($1.1M) and Yemen ($1.1M), together comprising 54% of total imports. These countries were followed by Australia, Switzerland, Turkey, Pakistan and China, which together accounted for a further 30%.

What is the average export price for manuka in Qatar?

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The average manuka export price stood at $38,645 per tonne in 2019, with an increase of 438% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for manuka in Qatar?

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The average manuka import price stood at $4,856 per tonne in 2019, declining by -9.1% against the previous year.