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Milk market in Qatar, 2026

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Following the 2017 border blockade, Qatar's milk market volume contracted from 126 844 t in 2018 to 84 921 t in 2021. This decline was primarily due to a sharp drop in imports as the country rapidly pursued dairy self-sufficiency. In response, Baladna airlifted thousands of cows and expanded its herd with government support, significantly increasing local production to replace foreign supply.

The market began to recover from 2022, reaching 101 473 t in 2023. This turnaround was supported by the launch of the National Food Security Strategy 2030, which promoted local production and supply chain resilience. Consumer demand also shifted toward higher-quality and organic milk options, with supermarkets expanding these ranges amid government regulations emphasizing healthy eating habits.

By 2024, local producers met over 95% of fresh milk demand, and Baladna signed a $3.5 billion agreement to develop a major dairy project in Algeria. Government decisions regulated fees on local food commodities to support domestic suppliers, while powdered milk imports surged by 11% in 2024, reflecting diversified consumption patterns.

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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, M $ 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 milk in Qatar

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of milk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Qatar's milk production experienced a decline after two years of growth. In 2019, production peaked at 50 625 tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 49 354 tonnes, representing a 2.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 5.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 6.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	1.5%	(2.5%)	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk from Qatar

Market data indicates that Qatar did not export any milk between 2017 and 2020.

Imports milk to Qatar

Imports in kind, t

Milk imports into Qatar declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 46 674 tonnes, reflecting a moderate decrease of 5.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 50.2%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 20.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.9%)	(35.7%)	(5.7%)	(20.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia were the largest sources of milk imports into Qatar. The Netherlands accounted for 33.6% of imports by volume, Turkey for 12.3%, and Saudi Arabia for 8.3%. Together, these three countries made up 54.2% of Qatar's total milk imports during this period.

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, M $ US

The value of milk imports into Qatar declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 114.8 million US dollars, a slight decrease of 1.3% from 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, import values dropped by 36.1%, with an average annual decline of 13.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.2%)	(18.9%)	(1.3%)	(13.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Oman, and Turkey were the leading sources of milk imports into Qatar in terms of value. The Netherlands contributed 35.9% of the total import value, Oman 9.1%, and Turkey 8.6%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 53.6% of Qatar's milk import expenditures during this timeframe.

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