Feb 8, 2025

Qatar Tea Imports

In 2024, tea imports into Qatar expanded to 4.2K tons, increasing by 3.7% on the previous year’s figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2014 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 4.5K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tea imports expanded notably to $25M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $32M in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (1.9K tons), Kenya (1.2K tons) and Jordan (366 tons) were the main suppliers of tea imports to Qatar, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +131.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($9.7M) constituted the largest supplier of tea to Qatar, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($4.5M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 12% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +13.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-16.2% per year) and Jordan (+19.6% per year).

Imports by Type

In 2024, black (fermented and partly fermented) tea in immediate packings of over 3 kg (3K tons) constituted the largest type of tea supplied to Qatar, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, black (fermented and partly fermented) tea in immediate packings of over 3 kg exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, black (fermented and partly fermented) tea in immediate packings of under 3 kg (936 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by green (not fermented) tea in immediate packings of under 3 kg (252 tons), with a 6% share.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the volume of black (fermented and partly fermented) tea in immediate packings of over 3 kg imports totaled +17.9%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: black (fermented and partly fermented) tea in immediate packings of under 3 kg (-10.1% per year) and green (not fermented) tea in immediate packings of under 3 kg (+15.7% per year).

In value terms, tea with the largest imports in Qatar were black (fermented and partly fermented) tea in immediate packings of over 3 kg ($12M), black (fermented and partly fermented) tea in immediate packings of under 3 kg ($8.6M) and green (not fermented) tea in immediate packings of under 3 kg ($4.7M), together comprising 99% of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2024, the tea price amounted to $6,075 per ton (CIF, Qatar), increasing by 6.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The import price peaked at $9,454 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Poland ($19,401 per ton), while the price for Kenya ($1,772 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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