As Ramadan approaches, the Qatari market is working to increase its imports of Jordanian food and goods to meet the growing demand during the holy month. The Qatari markets are witnessing active commercial activity, with traders intensifying their imports of basic food items, with Jordanian products being favored due to their high quality and competitive prices.
اضافة اعلان
Key Jordanian Food Products Imported by Qatar:
Vegetables and Fruits 🥒🍊
Olives and Olive Oil 🫒
Cheese and Fresh Dairy 🧀🥛
Meats and Poultry 🍗🥩
Dates and Sweets 🌴🍪
Juices, Nuts, and Rice 🍹🥜🍚
Pickles and Honey 🥒🍯
Frozen Poultry and Jordanian Coffee 🐔☕
Trade Balance Between Jordan and Qatar:
The trade balance between the two countries grew by 5.6% in 2024, reaching $250 million compared to $236.2 million in 2023.
Qatar's imports of Jordanian agricultural goods exceeded $55 million in 2024, marking a 7.2% increase compared to $51 million in 2023.
Agricultural products make up 22% of the total trade between the two countries, with a focus on vegetables and fruits.
Qatari Traders' Views:
Qatari traders expressed satisfaction with the increased imports from Jordan, noting that Jordanian products have a strong reputation due to their high quality and competitive prices.
Hassan Boushrebak, a trader in the Souq Waqif in Doha, pointed out that olives and olive oil are among the most popular Jordanian products in the Qatari market.
Aref Abdullah, an importer of fruits and vegetables, emphasized that the cooperation with Jordanian suppliers is characterized by flexibility and quality, which helps to increase the quantities supplied during Ramadan.
Future Outlook:
Increasing imports from Jordan will help stabilize prices and provide diverse options for consumers, positively impacting the ability to meet the needs of the Qatari market during the month of Ramadan.
