Qatar: Vegetable Market 2022

Vegetable Market Size in Qatar

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Qatari vegetable market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Qatar

In value terms, vegetable production dropped remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

The average yield of vegetables in Qatar rose modestly to X tonnes per ha in 2020, growing by X% compared with 2019. In general, the yield indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2020: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, vegetable yield increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the harvested area of vegetables in Qatar totaled X ha, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2020, overseas shipments of vegetables decreased by X% to X tonnes, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports declined to $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tonnes) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Qatar, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iran amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) also remains the key foreign market for vegetable exports from Qatar.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Iran stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per tonne, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2016 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to +X% per year.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2020, purchases abroad of vegetables decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tonnes), Myanmar (X tonnes) and Malta (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Qatar, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, India, Turkey, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Palestine and Brazil, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Uganda (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Qatar were South Africa ($X), Turkey ($X) and Pakistan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Myanmar, Lebanon, Brazil, Palestine, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Malta, Jordan and India, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Uganda (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2016 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while the price for India ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform