Qatar

A strict approach towards the sale of tobacco products and smoking in public and educational campaigns form the core of Qatar’s efforts to reduce smoking prevalence. Qatar has modernised and promulgated its tobacco laws in recent years and this…

Home care sales continued to enjoy strong and stable growth in retail volume terms in 2022. Sales were fuelled by a significant increase in the number of households and an increased focus on the need for enhanced hygiene in the home, with this a…

In 2022, there was a huge rise in demand, which the FIFA World Cup generated in the country. With over three million football fans visiting in November and December, all alcoholic drinks benefited from a sudden surge in consumption. Qatar is a…

Qatar’s affluent population makes the country an attractive prospect for international retailers, especially given the popularity of shopping as a leisure activity and the preference for global brands. However, the country’s low population and the…

2022 is a special year for Qatar due to the country hosting the FIFA World Cup which has boosted the demand for staple foods due to the increased number of tourists. Aside from this, the industry is also recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and…

Sales continue to rise in all snacks categories as population growth and high income levels support rising demand. Consumers are looking to healthier options at a time of spreading knowledge about the dangers of highly processed foods and their role…

Retail sales of tissue and hygiene continue to perform well in 2022 and benefit from the COVID-19 pandemic. This is due to the more robust approach to personal hygiene which means higher interest in buying various tissue and hygiene items. Meanwhile,…

Consumer health registered a strong performance in 2022 as the high spending power of the population meant little pressure on demand. Moreover, increasing interest in health and wellness among the population is due to the efforts of the government to…

Cooking ingredients in Qatar continue to perform well in 2022, namely due to their essential disposition among households regardless of disposable income. Some other factors that continue to ongoing demand include population growth and more…

Qatar is a wealthy country with low poverty levels, almost non-existent unemployment and a significant base of wealthy locals. These factors combined with healthy real GDP growth and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions all served to benefit sales of…

In 2022, hot drinks in Qatar continue to recover from COVID-19 and is benefiting from the FIFA 2022 World Cup which is boosting tourism and the local economy. Likewise, the country is seeing strong GDP, with this being partially fuelled by a strong…

Absolute rule is limiting Qatar’s civil liberties, although the country enjoys good economic freedom, albeit a declining one. In the short term, the economy will be boosted by the 2022 FIFA World Cup and elevated hydrocarbon prices, but economic…

In 2023, Qatar's dairy industry has witnessed significant developments. Local production has soared, surpassing consumption targets, with a growing surplus of milk and other dairy products. A surge in consumer awareness of healthy alternatives,…

In 2022, soft drinks is Qatar are performing well and are being fuelled by the strong recovery in the foodservice industry as the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end. Likewise, the FIFA 2022 World Cup is boosting the local economy as well as the demand…

Qatar’s regulatory and operational environment is attractive to companies, as it has a low tax burden, while the country’s business confidence grew in 2022, despite geopolitical headwinds. However, the efficiency of starting, operating and closing a…

The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends in key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Qatar covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…

The number of households is set to increase rapidly in Qatar over 2021-2040, with couples with children remaining the dominant household type. While household earnings will reach pre-pandemic levels by 2024, the fastest household expenditure growth…

The report examines the economic landscape of Qatar and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance. The economy in Qatar expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by increasing public and private…

In contrast to previous decades, natural increase will be the sole contributor to population expansion in Qatar in 2021-2040, as net migration rates remain neutral for much of the timeframe. Nevertheless, foreign citizens will continue to account for…

Per capita gross income in Qatar remains among the highest regionally, while the unemployment rate is one of the lowest globally. Due to strong economic growth, gross income levels are set to increase faster than the regional average over 2021-2040.…