Qatar

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…

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…

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…

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…

2020 and 2021 saw tobacco sales recover incrementally after 100% excise tax was introduced in 2019, drastically undermining demand. Nonetheless, very high incomes supported volume growth to return to positive ground by 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic…

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…

In 2022, the situation has improved drastically in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic as the government of Qatar has eased most of its pandemic-related restrictions. This has increased both socialising and tourism, both of which boosts demand. The…

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…

Volume sales of alcoholic drinks came under severe pressure over the second half of the review period due to the introduction of 100% excise tax in 2019 and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. With sales weighted towards the on-trade due to…

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…

Retail sales of tissue and hygiene rose during both 2020 and 2021 as demand was not significantly negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, sales increased in most categories as the more robust approach to personal hygiene meant higher…

Qatar’s local dairy manufacturing industry has taken off since the country made positive moves to reduce its dependence on food exports in the wake of the 2017 GCC diplomatic crisis and subsequent trade embargo. With Qatari consumers increasingly…

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, beauty and personal care witnessed slowed demand. The wealthy nature of many demographics in the country meant that categories such as fragrances and colour cosmetics, while recording steeper declines…

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…

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.…

Qatar remains an attractive destination for business, ranking fourth in the Index of Economic Freedom 2021 in the Middle East and Africa region. A low tax burden, developed infrastructure, high participation in the network economy and a high labour…

In 2021, the increase in energy prices supported Qatar’s economic expansion over the year, with the country recording among the highest GDP per capita globally. Qatar’s exports grew over 2021, with India becoming the country’s major export partner. A…

Qatar stands in the top half in the Environmental Sustainability Index globally, but is dragged down by its high pollution levels and low forest and biodiversity availability. Moreover, the country has almost no freshwater resources, extremely low…