
Insights for Qatar
BETA
January 2026 period, National level, Product aggregation
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Summary: Overall, Qatar's trade dynamics show a mixed picture. While imports have seen a slight increase both month-on-month and year-on-year, exports have significantly declined in both comparisons. The total trade value reflects a complex interplay of global economic factors, particularly influenced by regional tensions and investment challenges. The total trade flow indicates a robust import sector, but the export sector is under pressure, likely due to external market conditions and geopolitical influences.
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MoM insights: In the month-on-month analysis, Qatar's imports totaled 13.01 billion QAR, reflecting a modest increase of 169.25 million QAR (approximately 1.32%). The top three countries contributing to this increase were China (425.14 million QAR), France (159.34 million QAR), and the United Arab Emirates (133.09 million QAR). Conversely, the bottom three were Germany (-521.36 million QAR), Japan (-166.88 million QAR), and Bahrain (-149.33 million QAR). For exports, the total was 25.01 billion QAR, but it saw a significant decline of 1.9 billion QAR (about -7.05%). The leading contributors to this decline were Singapore (-915.49 million QAR), Japan (-529.7 million QAR), and Italy (-415.19 million QAR).
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YoY insights: In the year-on-year analysis, imports reached 13.01 billion QAR, marking an increase of 1.5 billion QAR (approximately 13.01%). The top contributors were Italy (467.78 million QAR), China (463.19 million QAR), and the United States (449.7 million QAR). The bottom performers included Japan (-190.85 million QAR), Sweden (-132.14 million QAR), and South Korea (-113.49 million QAR). Exports totaled 25.01 billion QAR, but this represented a decrease of 3.99 billion QAR (about -13.77%). The top contributors to this decline were China (-1.23 billion QAR), Singapore (-1.03 billion QAR), and Japan (-927.57 million QAR).
