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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Qatar

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, production and market volume of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Qatar increased, reaching a peak of 226.8 t in 2020. After a slight dip in 2021, output fell sharply to 56.5 t in 2023, bringing total market size down to 70.7 t. Imports were negligible throughout most of the period, except for 14.1 t in 2023.

In 2024, imports rose to 34 t. That year, Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry cut fees for trade and industrial services by more than 90% for certain charges, as part of its national development strategy to improve the business environment. A feasibility study for a leather tanning project also highlighted the country's focus on developing high-quality leather production for local industries.

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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ 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 raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Qatar

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Qatar's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 226.8 tonnes, marking a modest 5.0% increase from 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 76.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.8%	34.5%	5.0%	20.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Qatar

Industry analysis indicates that Qatar did not export any raw bovine and equine hides and skins between 2017 and 2020.

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Qatar

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019, with Qatar bringing in about 15 kg, a dramatic 99.1% drop from the previous year. In contrast, 2018 saw the peak at 1 700 kg, representing a 97.4% increase and the highest volume recorded. Overall, the swing between 2019 and 2018 was 110-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	97.4%	(99.1%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam and Italy dominated Qatar's imports by volume, together accounting for 99.1% of the total. Vietnam contributed 66.0% of the flows, while Italy made up 33.1%, with other partners supplying the remainder.

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, $ US

The market experienced notable fluctuations in value terms as well. Imports reached their lowest in 2017, then peaked in 2018 at 71 466 US dollars, a 210.7% surge. In 2019, cross-border shipments totaled 23 634 US dollars, a 66.9% decrease from 2018. The overall fluctuation from 2017 to 2018 was 3.1-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	210.7%	(66.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, Vietnam and Italy remained the top sources for Qatar's imports, jointly representing 99.3% of total flows. Other partners played a minor role in the market.

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