Qatar: Way-Type Unit Head Market 2022

Way-Type Unit Head Market Size in Qatar

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Qatari way-type unit head market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Way-Type Unit Head Production in Qatar

In value terms, way-type unit head production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; 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 production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Way-Type Unit Head Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2021, approx. less than X kg of way-type unit heads for working metal were exported from Qatar; remaining stable against 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, way-type unit head exports totaled less than $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for way-type unit head exports from Qatar, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2015, the average way-type unit head export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked in 2015 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 the Netherlands.

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

Way-Type Unit Head Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, purchases abroad of way-type unit heads for working metal decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, way-type unit head imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest way-type unit head supplier to Qatar, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with less than X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of way-type unit head to Qatar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average way-type unit head import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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