Qatar

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…

The COVID-19 pandemic had little impact on home care in 2020 and 2021, other than supporting demand for bleach and surface care products with antimicrobial positioning. With consumers spending much more time at home during the pandemic, stronger…

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…

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…

Qatar showed strong signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 thanks to a successful vaccination programme and a wealthy local population. The country saw stronger GDP growth in 2021, with this being partially fuelled by a strong recovery…

Retail volume sales of staple foods continued to expand during 2021, in spite of the economic shock of the pandemic and a decline in the country’s population, as the number of expat residents shrank. Having declined slightly in 2020 due to disruption…

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, 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…

Qatar showed strong signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 thanks to a successful vaccination programme and a wealthy local population. The country saw stronger GDP growth in 2021, with this being partially fuelled by a strong recovery…

In 2021, retailing in Qatar has continued to be heavily influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, overall, retailing will see a positive performance as those channels negatively impacted in 2020 will begin to recover as restrictions ease and…

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…

Cooking ingredients and meals in 2021: The big picture

This report analyses the market for packaged food in Qatar. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

The economy should recover in 2021, led by an increase in private consumption as pent-up demand is released. An anticipated increase in the oil price should underpin the recovery as foreign demand returns. The economy should continue its recovery in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…