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Tomato market in Qatar

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Qatari fresh tomato market saw sustained growth from 2018 to 2021, with total volume rising from 74 910 tons to 90 298 tons. Government policies aimed at enhancing food security after the Gulf boycott fueled a rapid increase in domestic production, which reached 350 tons per day by 2018. Continued public investment in agricultural infrastructure and growing consumer demand for fresh vegetables supported further output gains, while updated packaging regulations in 2021 improved food traceability and safety standards.

After peaking in 2021, market volume fell to 78 346 tons in 2022 and dropped sharply to 38 945 tons in 2023, driven primarily by a 78% collapse in imports. Domestic production remained stable around 27 000 tons during this period. Concurrently, the market experienced a shift toward electronic and modern retail distribution channels, and rising consumer preference for organic tomatoes spurred the emergence of new product categories, supported by state incentives for organic farming.

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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Qatar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Qatar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Qatar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Qatar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Qatar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Qatar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Qatar in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Qatar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production tomato in Qatar

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Tomato production in Qatar has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 31 817 tonnes of tomatoes, representing a 12.4% year-over-year growth. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 118.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 29.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	79.4%	8.3%	12.4%	29.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Qatar

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Qatar's tomato exports totaled 94 tonnes, marking a 68.3% decline compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 74.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -36.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Qatar in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.3%)	n/a	n/a	(36.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Iran was by far the primary destination for Qatar's tomato exports in kind, accounting for 90.3% of the total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Qatar in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Qatar's tomato exports amounted to 31 thousand US dollars, a 75.1% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 83.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -45.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(75.1%)	n/a	n/a	(45.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of tomato exports in value terms was dominated by Iran, which absorbed 77.1% of total flows, alongside a large number of minor trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Qatar in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to Qatar

Imports in kind, t

Foreign tomato supplies to Qatar have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 55 776 tonnes, reflecting a 6.4% year-over-year rise. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 63.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.7%	7.2%	6.4%	17.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Iran (54.8% of imports in kind), India (13.4%), and Jordan (11.5%) were the largest contributors to Qatar's tomato imports in kind, jointly accounting for 79.7% of total 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

Tomato shipments to Qatar from abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value came to 25 139 thousand US dollars, showing a modest contraction of 5.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 29 402 thousand US dollars, followed by the largest decline of 9.8% in 2019, while the largest increase of 0.9% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	(9.8%)	(5.2%)	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Iran (29.8% of imports in value terms), Morocco (18.1%), and India (13.8%) formed the key group of partners for Qatar's tomato imports in value terms, jointly representing 61.7% of total 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