Mar 1, 2025

Qatar Skim Milk Imports

In 2024, the amount of skim milk imported into Qatar dropped to 485 tons, reducing by -12.6% on 2023 figures. In general, imports showed a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 9.8%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 20K tons. From 2017 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skim milk imports fell to $863K (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Overall, imports saw a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 3.8%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $21M in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2024, Kuwait (318 tons) constituted the largest skim milk supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, skim milk imports from Kuwait exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (82 tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (40 tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kuwait stood at +16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+60.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-4.5% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($530K) constituted the largest supplier of skim milk to Qatar, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($168K), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 7.4% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value from Kuwait totaled +21.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+59.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-43.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2024, the skim milk price amounted to $1,778 per ton (CIF, Qatar), increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2014 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, skim milk import price increased by +36.6% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($2,493 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($1,465 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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