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Beans market in Qatar

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled beans in Qatar fell from 3 566 tons in 2018 to 1 400 tons in 2023. This decline was driven by global factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which disrupted international supply chains and reduced imports. In 2022, rising global food prices put additional pressure on imports, contributing to market stabilization at around 2 650 tons.

Domestic bean production remained modest, fluctuating between 180 and 240 tons annually. Government initiatives under the National Food Security Strategy 2018‑2023, such as the distribution of greenhouses and the entry of new agricultural companies, helped maintain local output. Investments in greenhouse technology supported a production increase to 237 tons in 2021.

In 2023, market volume dropped sharply to 1 400 tons. For 2024, bean imports reached 1 970 tons, and factors include the new National Food Security Strategy 2024‑2030, which continues to focus on boosting local production and reducing import dependence.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Qatar
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Qatar in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Qatar in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beans in Qatar

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017, followed by a peak in 2018, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Qatar produced 205 tons of beans, representing a 12.7% increase compared to the previous year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 323 tons. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 43.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 193.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Qatar in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	193.6%	(43.7%)	12.7%	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beans from Qatar

According to industry research findings, Qatar did not export any beans from 2017 to 2020.

Imports beans to Qatar

Imports in kind, t

Imported bean volumes in Qatar declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Qatar imported 2 632 tons of beans, marking a 17.8% year-over-year reduction. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 19.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 6.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	(1.2%)	(17.8%)	(6.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Iran, and Bangladesh were the leading sources of bean imports to Qatar in terms of volume. India accounted for 36.1% of imports, Iran for 24.7%, and Bangladesh for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 73.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Qatar in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, bean imports to Qatar declined. In 2020, Qatar imported approximately 3 999 thousand US dollars worth of beans, reflecting a significant 16.5% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 4 792 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	9.8%	(16.5%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India, Bangladesh, and Kenya were the primary sources of bean imports to Qatar in value terms. India contributed 45.4% of import value, Bangladesh 15.0%, and Kenya 8.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 69.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Qatar in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io