Qatar: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Qatar

In 2022, the Qatari root and tuber market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. Root and tuber consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Root And Tuber Production in Qatar

In value terms, root and tuber production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Qatar fell to X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The root and tuber harvested area in Qatar declined notably to X ha in 2022, reducing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then declined markedly in the following year.

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Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were exported from Qatar; dropping by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, root and tuber exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for root and tuber exports from Qatar, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, root and tuber exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Qatar were Oman ($X) and the United States ($X).

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman amounted to $X per ton.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (X%).

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, overseas purchases of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to Qatar, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Pakistan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roots and tubers to Qatar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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