Qatar: Tomato Market Overview 2021

Tomato Market Size in Qatar

In 2019, the Qatari tomato market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2006, thus ending a twelve-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Tomato consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

Tomato Production in Qatar

In value terms, tomato production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2019, the average tomato yield in Qatar shrank to X tonnes per ha, waning by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tonnes per ha, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Qatar surged to X ha, increasing by X% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to tomato production attained the peak figure in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2019, approx. X kg of tomatoes were exported from Qatar; with a decrease of -X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports declined markedly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to No country was relatively modest.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of tomatoes were imported into Qatar; surging by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tomato imports contracted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Iran (X tonnes) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Qatar, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tonnes), fivefold. Turkey (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+X% per year) and Turkey (+X% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Qatar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2018 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per tonne), while the price for Iran ($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 a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tomatoes in the world?

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China (63M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of tomato consumption, comprising approx. 35% of total volume. Moreover, tomato consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (19M tonnes), threefold. Turkey (13M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.9% share.

What are the largest producers of tomatoes in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of tomato production was China (63M tonnes), accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, tomato production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (19M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (13M tonnes), with a 7.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of tomatoes to Qatar?

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In value terms, Iran ($11M) constituted the largest supplier of tomato to Qatar, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($4.6M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 16% share.

What is the average import price for tomatoes in Qatar?

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The average tomato import price stood at $506 per tonne in 2019, falling by -15.8% against the previous year.