Qatar - Sweet Potato - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingPrices of Sweet Potatoes Plummet in Qatar, Dropping by 67% to Average $632 per Metric Ton
Qatar Sweet Potato Import Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the sweet potato price stood at $632 per ton (CIF, Qatar), declining by -66.6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 177% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $2,417 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to June 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($1,659 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($440 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Sweet Potato in Qatar (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| Uganda | 1,473 | 1,757 | 879 | 842 | 798 | 588 | 673 | 604 | 1,141 | 839 | 1,341 | 1,618 | 1,659 |
| Egypt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 500 |
| Pakistan | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 440 |
| South Africa | 1,309 | N/A | N/A | 1,303 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 513 | N/A | 1,383 | N/A |
| Jordan | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 406 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kenya | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 568 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Average | 1,745 | 2,417 | 1,210 | 1,614 | 1,092 | 1,114 | 1,234 | 729 | 2,021 | 901 | 1,819 | 1,894 | 632 |
Qatar Sweet Potato Imports
Sweet potato imports into Qatar skyrocketed to 252 tons in June 2023, picking up by 303% compared with May 2023. In general, imports showed prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, sweet potato imports skyrocketed to $159K (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from June 2022 to June 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, imports increased by +81.5% against February 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 when imports increased by 101% month-to-month.
Qatar Sweet Potato Imports by Country
In June 2023, Pakistan (181 tons) constituted the largest sweet potato supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, sweet potato imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (47 tons), fourfold. Uganda (16 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.4% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Pakistan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Egypt (0.0% per month) and Uganda (-4.7% per month).
In value terms, Pakistan ($80K) constituted the largest supplier of sweet potato to Qatar, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($29K), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Uganda, with a 17% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Pakistan was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United States (-0.5% per month) and Uganda (-3.8% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sweet potato market in Qatar. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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Data coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
