Qatar

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…

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…

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 in 2021: The big picture

Snacks benefits from an affluent and urban consumer base seeking indulgence and convenience. Population growth is slowing but still boosting sales, while the health and wellness trend intensified since the onset of COVID-19 and could add value in the…

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

Cooking ingredients and meals in 2021: The big picture

Qatar enjoys relatively high economic freedom, whilst relations with regional peers have improved. The economy is expected to recover from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; however, reliance on hydrocarbons exposes Qatar to global price shocks.…

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…

Dairy products and alternatives in 2021: The big picture

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

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

COVID-19 will have a heavy detrimental impact on travel in Qatar in 2020. From 22 March, the strict government restrictions, border closures and partial lockdown led to a sharp drop in inbound tourist flows and forced consumers to remain at home…

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

This report analyses the market for beauty and personal care in Qatar. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:

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…

The number of households is projected to rise steadily through to 2040, mainly driven by positive net migration inflows. Qatar is set to remain one of the most urbanised countries in the world. Per household disposable income declined in 2020, due to…

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…

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…