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Insights for Qatar

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November 2025 period, National level, Product aggregation

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Summary: In summary, Qatar's trade dynamics for the analyzed period indicate a mixed performance. Imports showed a healthy year-on-year growth of 18%, while month-on-month figures reflected a slight decline. Exports, however, faced a year-on-year decrease of 8.8% and a month-on-month drop of 4.8%. The total trade flow reflects these trends, with imports increasing significantly over the year, while exports struggled to maintain their previous levels. The overall trade balance appears to be shifting, with imports gaining strength and exports facing headwinds.
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MoM insights: In the month-on-month analysis, Qatar's imports totaled 12.04B QAR, experiencing a decrease of 133.65M QAR, which is a decline of approximately 1.1%. The top three countries contributing to this decline were Colombia, Switzerland, and India, with significant drops in trade values. Conversely, exports reached 24.5B QAR, down by 1.23B QAR, or about 4.8%. The most notable decreases in exports came from Japan, Kuwait, and the United States, indicating a substantial reduction in trade with these partners. Overall, the trade flow showed a negative trend for both imports and exports this month.
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YoY insights: Year-on-year, imports increased to 12.04B QAR, with a notable rise of 1.84B QAR, reflecting a growth of approximately 18%. The top contributors to this growth were the United States, Indonesia, and China, showcasing strong trade relationships. In contrast, exports totaled 24.5B QAR, which is a decrease of 2.37B QAR, or about 8.8%. The largest declines were seen with China, South Korea, and Japan, indicating challenges in maintaining export levels with these countries. Overall, while imports showed a positive growth trend, exports faced significant challenges compared to the previous year.
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