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Wood in the rough market in Qatar

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for wood in the rough in Qatar experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, with volume initially at 3 969 t before declining in 2019. This early period saw demand supported by a growing population requiring wood and plywood for furniture and construction applications. Domestic production remained steady near 3 300 t annually, meaning market movements were primarily dictated by import volatility.

A sharp import-driven surge lifted the market volume to a peak of 4 416 t in 2022. By 2023, volume moderated to 4 252 t, coinciding with the emergence of new landscaping services in Qatar, such as wall grass and wood substitute installation, which reflected product diversification that could influence demand for traditional rough wood.

In 2024, the Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued its industry and trade strategy for 2024-2030, outlining substantial support for local manufacturing sectors including wood. Concurrently, ministerial fees for business services were cut by over 90% for some charges, a measure aimed at reducing entry barriers for new market players.

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 wood in the rough in Qatar

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Qatar produced 3 323 tons of wood in the rough, maintaining the same level as the previous year. The largest change recorded in 2018 was 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.0%)	(0.0%)	(0.0%)	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from Qatar

Industry analysis indicates that Qatar did not export any wood in the rough from 2017 to 2020.

Imports wood in the rough to Qatar

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Qatar's cross-border shipments of wood in the rough totaled 504.8 tons, marking a 63.0% increase compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 13.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 309.6 tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 643.3 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 51.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	(51.9%)	63.0%	(4.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country composition of imports in kind was dispersed. Côte d'Ivoire accounted for 19.7% of imports, India for 15.5%, and Suriname for 13.7%, together making up 48.9% of total flows. The remaining 51.1% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

The market exhibited volatility during these years. In 2020, the value of imported wood in the rough in Qatar amounted to 746.8 thousand US dollars, up by 168.2% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 278.5 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 52.2%. Overall, imports varied by a factor of 2.7, from the low in 2019 to the high in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	(52.2%)	168.2%	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Suriname, Côte d'Ivoire, and Finland were the key sources for imports in value terms. Suriname accounted for 29.6% of imports, Côte d'Ivoire for 18.5%, and Finland for 10.0%, together representing 58.1% 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